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Frequently Asked Questions About Horseshoe Lake, MN
- How big is Horseshoe Lake?
- How deep is Horseshoe Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Horseshoe Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Horseshoe Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Horseshoe Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Horseshoe Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Horseshoe Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Horseshoe Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Horseshoe Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Horseshoe Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Horseshoe Lake?
How big is Horseshoe Lake?
How deep is Horseshoe Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Horseshoe Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Horseshoe Lake?
What are the closest cities to Horseshoe Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Horseshoe Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Horseshoe Lake?
Are there boat launches on Horseshoe Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Horseshoe Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Horseshoe Lake is a fertile, hard water basin of 197 acres. The lake is managed for primarily northern pike. The only stocking in recent years was after a partial winter kill in 1991-92 and consisted of fingerling largemouth bass and northern pike. To evaluate lake management goals, a lake survey was conducted which included night electrofishing on May 19th, trap and gill netting from June 21st to June 24th, and shoreline seining on August 12th. Anglers on Horseshoe Lake should encounter an assortment of fishing opportunities. Good numbers of bluegill were present in variety of sizes. Though few bluegill were over 7 inches, more than half exceeded 6 inches. Northern pike numbers rebounded since the 2000 survey. While not as abundant as in the 1995 nettting, they fell well within the normal range given the lake type and averaged 2.6 pounds. Largemouth bass abundance and quality continues to increase. Bass averaged 12.7 inches. Black crappie numbers and size may not be acceptable to some anglers. All sampled black crappie were less than 8 inches. Shoreline seining indicated reproduction of bluegill, green sunfish, and largemouth bass. Other species sampled during the survey include; bowfin (dogfish), common carp, black bullhead, yellow bullhead, hybrid sunfish, green sunfish, pumpkinseed, white crappie, painted turtle, and snapping turtle. Horseshoe Lake receives moderate fishing pressure. Anglers typically target bluegill, bass, and northern pike.
What is the average air temp for Horseshoe Lake?
Are there any state parks near Horseshoe Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Horseshoe Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Little Horseshoe Lake | 0.7 mi | 49 | 43 ft |
| Fish Lake | 1.3 mi | 319 | 57 ft |
| Rabour Lake | 1.4 mi | 53 | 43 ft |
| Mandall Lake | 1.6 mi | 47 | 26 ft |
| Neander Lake | 2.3 mi | 57 | 17 ft |
| Goose Lake | 2.9 mi | 719 | 55 ft |
| Skogman Lake | 5.0 mi | 223 | 36 ft |
| Krans Lake | 5.1 mi | 35 | 31 ft |
| East Rush Lake | 6.5 mi | 1,481 | 24 ft |
| West Rush Lake | 6.7 mi | 1,579 | 42 ft |
