Horseshoe
A 188-acre lake near Maple Hill in Cook County — best known for walleye and bass. Last surveyed 1990.
Fish Species (6)
Walleye
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.8 per gill net · typical 3–9.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 4.83 | - | 1.23 lbs |
Smallmouth Bass
Average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–5.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.33 | - | 0.66 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.3 per gill net · typical 2.2–14.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 4.33 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.7 per gill net · typical 2–6.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 1.67 | - | 1.12 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.8 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 1.83 | - | 0.03 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 13.2 per gill net · typical 3.6–14.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 13.17 | - | 2.05 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 8, 1990WALLEYE ABUNDANCE WAS GOOD, WITH MOST OF THE FISH COLLECTED IN THE 12-16 RANGE. A WIDE RANGE OF YEAR CLASSES WERE REPRESENTED, BUT NO AGE II WALLEYES…
WALLEYE ABUNDANCE WAS GOOD, WITH MOST OF THE FISH COLLECTED IN THE 12-16 RANGE. A WIDE RANGE OF YEAR CLASSES WERE REPRESENTED, BUT NO AGE II WALLEYES WERE COLLECTED. THE 1986 AND 1987 YEAR CLASSES EACH COMPRISED 34% OF THE WALLEYE COLLECT- ED. WALLEYE GROWTH WAS AVERAGE FOR COOK COUNTY. NORTHERN PIKE ABUNDANCE WAS LOW AND NO LARGE FISH WERE COLLECTED. SEVERAL NORTHERN PIKE YEAR CLASSES WERE REPRESENTED, AND GROWTH WAS AVERAGE FOR COOK COUNTY. YELLOW PERCH WERE FAIRLY ABUNDANT, AND SOME LARGE (>10 IN) FISH WERE SAMPLED. SEVERAL YEAR-CLASSES WERE REPRESENTED AND GROWTH WAS AVERAGE FOR COOK COUNTY.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Horseshoe?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike 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 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Horseshoe have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Horseshoe in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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- Surface Area
- 188.43 acres
- Max Depth
- 26 ft
- Shoreline
- 10.37 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed