Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Rush Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Rush Lake around April 10 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 21 (2012). Latest: May 6 (2022).
April 10Usually around
March 21Earliest ever (2012)
May 6Latest ever (2022)
8Years of record (2012–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2012–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 3 |
| 2022 | May 6 |
| 2021 | April 2 |
| 2020 | April 18 |
| 2019 | April 23 |
| 2017 | April 2 |
| 2015 | April 10 |
| 2012 | March 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.