Horseshoe
A 34-acre lake near Bay Lake in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.
Fish Species (5)
Black Crappie
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 9.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 1990 | 9.50 | - | - |
| Aug 6, 1990 | 1.00 | - | 0.48 lbs |
Hybrid Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 1990 | 3.50 | - | 0.46 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 16.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 1990 | 16.00 | - | 2.33 lbs |
| Aug 6, 1990 | 1.00 | - | 2.48 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 22.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 1990 | 22.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Aug 6, 1990 | 6.00 | - | - |
Largemouth Bass
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 1990 | 0.50 | - | 0.22 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 6, 1990NOP POPULATION HAS ABOVE AVERAGE NUMBERS, AVERAGE SIZE, AND SLIGHTLY BELOW AVERAGE GROWTH. BLG POPULATION HAS AVERAGE NUMBERS AND BELOW AVERAGE SIZE W…
NOP POPULATION HAS ABOVE AVERAGE NUMBERS, AVERAGE SIZE, AND SLIGHTLY BELOW AVERAGE GROWTH. BLG POPULATION HAS AVERAGE NUMBERS AND BELOW AVERAGE SIZE WITH BELOW AVERAGE GROWTH. BLCS HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED SINCE 1955 AND SHOW BELOW AVERAGE NUMBERS WITH ABOVE AVERAGE SIZE. THIS LAKE SURVEY WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF RESEARCH STUDY #392675.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Horseshoe?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Pike, and Bluegill 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 30 feet and a mean depth of 15 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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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 33.65 acres
- Max Depth
- 30 ft
- Mean Depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.05 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed