Minnesota · Rice County
Wells Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Wells Lake around March 28 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: February 28 (2024). Latest: April 26 (2018).
March 28Usually around
February 28Earliest ever (2024)
April 26Latest ever (2018)
26Years of record (1983–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
26 years on the books, 1983–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | March 22 |
| 2025 | March 15 |
| 2024 | February 28 |
| 2023 | April 11 |
| 2022 | April 4 |
| 2021 | March 24 |
| 2020 | March 26 |
| 2019 | April 2 |
| 2018 | April 26 |
| 2017 | March 18 |
| 2016 | March 11 |
| 2015 | March 21 |
| 2014 | April 10 |
| 2013 | April 17 |
| 2008 | April 15 |
| 2003 | March 27 |
| 2002 | April 7 |
| 1999 | March 28 |
| 1995 | March 20 |
| 1991 | April 1 |
| 1990 | March 25 |
| 1989 | April 8 |
| 1988 | March 26 |
| 1986 | April 1 |
| 1984 | April 12 |
| 1983 | March 30 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.