Minnesota · Douglas County
Red Rock Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Red Rock Lake around April 7 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 13 (2024). Latest: April 24 (2008).
April 7Usually around
March 13Earliest ever (2024)
April 24Latest ever (2008)
18Years of record (1983–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
18 years on the books, 1983–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 5 |
| 2024 | March 13 |
| 2021 | March 29 |
| 2015 | April 5 |
| 2008 | April 24 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 2003 | April 3 |
| 2002 | April 14 |
| 1992 | April 5 |
| 1991 | April 7 |
| 1990 | April 7 |
| 1989 | April 15 |
| 1988 | April 22 |
| 1987 | April 9 |
| 1986 | April 1 |
| 1985 | April 11 |
| 1984 | April 4 |
| 1983 | April 13 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.