Minnesota · Douglas County
Rachel Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Rachel Lake around April 3 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 18 (2012). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 3Usually around
March 18Earliest ever (2012)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
6Years of record (2011–2017)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2011–2017. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2017 | April 3 |
| 2016 | March 31 |
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2012 | March 18 |
| 2011 | April 21 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.