Minnesota's largest walleye lakes
Barring a prolonged warm spell and rain, some say ice could grip nine of the state's top 10 walleye lakes on the May 11 fishing opener.
LakeAverage ice-outEarliest ice-outLatest ice-out
Cass(No records)
KabetogamaApril 28April 1, 2012May 18, 1996
Lake of the WoodsApril 29April 8, 2000 and 2012May 16, 1996
LeechApril 27April 2, 2012May 23, 1950
Lower RedApril 27April 1, 2012May 17, 1996
Mille LacsApril 24March 26, 2012May 7, 1965
PepinApril 9Feb. 29, 2000May 20, 1843
RainyMay 3April 6, 2012May 22, 1950
VermilionApril 29April 2, 2012May 23, 1950
WinnibigoshishApril 24March 30, 2012May 10, 1996
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