Horseshoe Lake
Todd County, Minnesota
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- How big is Horseshoe Lake?
- How deep is Horseshoe Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Horseshoe Lake?
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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 Central Mudminnow, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Horseshoe Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Horseshoe Lake area?
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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
Nearshore sampling was performed on Horseshoe Lake July 11 and 12 of 2019 to provide data for calculation of a Fish Index of Biotic Integrity (FIBI) score in conjunction with standard gill net and trap net sampling conducted June 24-26. Nearshore sampling consists of seining and backpack electrofishing at 10 randomly selected stations evenly spaced along the shoreline. Data from these efforts were combined to arrive at the FIBI score which is used to assess overall lake health and aquatic life use. The FIBI uses fish community data to help identify stressors that may be negatively impacting the lake environment. The FIBI score, derived from several fish community attributes provides an indication of lake health by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake within its classification. Horseshoe Lake is classified within FIBI Tool 5 for comparative scoring and evaluation. FIBI calculations resulted in a score of 81 which is above the impairment threshold of 24 and also above the excellent threshold (61) suggesting desirable habitat conditions. These results indicate that Horseshoe Lake is in exceptional health based on the FIBI score which is well above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biotic integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
A total of 15 native fish species were observed when combining nearshore data with gill net and trap net results. One of these species is considered intolerant of habitat disturbance (Iowa Darter). No tolerant fish species were sampled. Bluegill made up a majority of the catch in near shore efforts. Bluegill were also most abundant in the trap nets and also accounted for the most trap net biomass. Bluegill and Northern Pike were the most numerous species in the gill nets with Northern Pike comprising the most biomass. Golden Shiners were the only minnow/cyprinid species captured.
Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Long Prairie River Watershed assessment process in coordination with the 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 | |
| Mud Lake | 2.7 mi | 99 | |
| Round Lake | 3.6 mi | 52 | |
| Dempsey Lake | 3.9 mi | 17 | |
| Thunder Lake | 4.0 mi | 215 | 17 ft |
| Coal Lake | 4.4 mi | 171 | 25 ft |
| Rice Lake | 4.6 mi | 562 | 8 ft |
| Pine Island Lake | 5.6 mi | 238 | 26 ft |
| Peat Lake | 5.7 mi | 22 | |
| Turtle Lake | 5.9 mi | 116 | 39 ft |
| Little Pine Lake | 6.5 mi | 17 |
