Minnesota · Cass County
Rainy Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Rainy Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 30 (2016). Latest: May 3 (1996).
April 15Usually around
March 30Earliest ever (2016)
May 3Latest ever (1996)
27Years of record (1985–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
27 years on the books, 1985–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 1 |
| 2020 | April 18 |
| 2019 | April 23 |
| 2018 | April 30 |
| 2017 | April 5 |
| 2016 | March 30 |
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2008 | April 27 |
| 2007 | April 21 |
| 2006 | April 2 |
| 2005 | April 10 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 13 |
| 2001 | April 26 |
| 2000 | March 31 |
| 1999 | April 9 |
| 1998 | April 8 |
| 1996 | May 3 |
| 1993 | April 19 |
| 1992 | April 7 |
| 1991 | April 9 |
| 1990 | April 22 |
| 1989 | April 27 |
| 1987 | April 8 |
| 1986 | April 10 |
| 1985 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.