Horseshoe Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be fairly active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
Visit Leech Lake
Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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We want to see what you've caught on Horseshoe Lake.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?
- 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 are the fishing regulations for 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?
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?
What are the fishing regulations for Horseshoe Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Horseshoe Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Horseshoe Lake was conducted on July 22, 2019 by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all ten sampling stations, but one station was sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample nine stations and site conditions prevented the use of seines at one station. Nearshore sampling captured 12 species of fish including five species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Iowa Darter, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, and Rock Bass) and no species that are tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from an August 2019 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Banded Killifish, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Data from this survey indicates Horseshoe Lake is in good health as indicated by an FIBI score above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Pine River Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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 | |
| Rainy Lake | 1.2 mi | 129 | 29 ft |
| Ox Yoke Lake | 1.4 mi | 187 | 42 ft |
| Fawn Lake | 1.6 mi | 46 | 29 ft |
| Sanborn Lake | 1.7 mi | 220 | 48 ft |
| Swede Lake | 1.8 mi | 25 | |
| Lind Lake | 2.1 mi | 440 | 27 ft |
| Johnson Lake | 2.2 mi | 90 | 55 ft |
| Five Point Lake | 2.3 mi | 251 | 37 ft |
| Island Lake | 2.3 mi | 93 | 14 ft |
| Beuber Lake | 2.4 mi | 132 | 32 ft |
