Minnesota · Otter Tail County

Rose Lake Ice-Out Dates

The ice usually goes out of Rose Lake around April 23 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 3 (2017). Latest: May 7 (2008).

Rose Lake ice-out dates, 2007–2022MarAprMay2007: April 232008: May 72015: April 152017: April 3Usually Apr 232022: May 72022
April 23Usually around
April 3Earliest ever (2017)
May 7Latest ever (2008)
5Years of record (2007–2022)

The 2027 season

Tracking resumes when the ice forms.

Every recorded ice-out

5 years on the books, 2007–2022. Newest first.

YearIce-out date
2022May 7
2017April 3
2015April 15
2008May 7
2007April 23

Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.

Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.

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