Minnesota · Le Sueur County
Rays Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Rays Lake around March 28 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 21 (2015). Latest: April 16 (2008).
March 28Usually around
March 21Earliest ever (2015)
April 16Latest ever (2008)
7Years of record (2003–2015)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2003–2015. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2015 | March 21 |
| 2008 | April 16 |
| 2007 | March 27 |
| 2006 | April 3 |
| 2005 | April 2 |
| 2004 | March 28 |
| 2003 | March 25 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.