Horseshoe

Cass County

Near Chickamaw Beach

DOW: 11022900

Rock BassExcellent · 83Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 77BluegillExcellent · 77

A 95-acre lake near Chickamaw Beach in Cass County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (13)

Rock Bass

Excellent · 83

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.41 lbs

Catch rate: 4.8 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1985	4.75	-	0.41 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	1.25	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 106.0 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	4.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1985	106.00	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	8.25	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Stocked 2024

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Stocked with yearlings once · 200 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	0.50	-	2.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2024	yearlings	200	40.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

Black Crappie

Good · 55

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1985	3.75	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 53

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.39 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	10.50	-	1.39 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1985	2.00	-	0.86 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	2.00	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1985	3.25	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 48

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 12.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	1.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 24, 1985	12.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 68

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.72 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	2.25	-	0.72 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.46 lbs

Catch rate: 11.3 per trap net · typical 1–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	0.50	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1985	11.25	-	0.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	0.50	-	2.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1985	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 24, 1985Special Problems or Concerns Affecting Fish or Fishing: Confusion and disagreement exists on who owns access on the east shore. Information that we ob…

Special Problems or Concerns Affecting Fish or Fishing: Confusion and disagreement exists on who owns access on the east shore. Information that we obtained indicates that individual from Iowa owns the landing. Public does use the access at no charge and with acknowledgment of the owner. The average northern pike size has been decreasing over the years, locals blame winter spearing pressure. Population at present is made up of young fish, so no conclusion should be made at present time as why size decreased.Additional Field Notes: Observed 2 adult loons with two young. Panfish nest observed but no fish on the nest. Observed one active beaver house, also observed very heavy snail population around the entire lake (heaviest snail population I have ever observed).Present Fish Population Status: Northern pike abundance (10.5 per gill net) is excellent with majority of the northern pike belonging to the II and III age class groups. The size range of northern pike is skewed to the small side but the growth rate is good. Bluegill abundance is extremely high with a few large fish present but growth rate is slow. Largemouth bass abundance is excellent with all size groups present and exhibiting a good growth rate. The abundance of black crappie is good and the population is made up mainly if II, III and IV year old fish which shows a good growth rate. Yellow perch as forage food are present in good numbers. Walleye numbers are almost non-existant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Horseshoe?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Walleye in Horseshoe. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Horseshoe?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Horseshoe. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Horseshoe?

Horseshoe has a maximum depth of 26 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Horseshoe last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Horseshoe is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.