Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake

Size
596ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Horseshoe Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye

Horseshoe Lake Overview

Fishing Regulations in Horseshoe Lake

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Location: Sauk River Chain of Lakes from State Highway 23 Bridge in T.123, R.31, S.24, downstream to the Cold Spring Dam in T.123, R.30, S.23, including connecting waters, Sauk River, and Becker, Horseshoe, Cedar Island, Zumwalde, Great Northern, Schneider, Krays, Bolfing, and Knaus Lakes.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit 10.

Location: Sauk River Chain of Lakes includes: Becker, Bolfing, Cedar Island, Eden, Great Northern, Horseshoe, Knaus, Krays, Long, Mud (Vails), North Brown, Schneider, Zumwalde.

  • Channel and Flathead Catfish: Combined possession limit 10, of which only 2 may be flathead catfish. One over 24” allowed in possession.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
3-11 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.67
0Statewide Range19.48

Horseshoe Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201810
Channel catfish
fish
10-30 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
12.22
0Statewide Range11.84

Horseshoe Lake Channel catfish abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Crappie
fish
5-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.67
0Statewide Range12.46

Horseshoe Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Largemouth bass
fish
7-21 in
Length Range
11 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Northern pike
fish
16-36 in
Length Range
23 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.89
0Statewide Range19.6

Horseshoe Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Perch
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.11
0Statewide Range43.55

Horseshoe Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Pumpkinseed
fish
3-7 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Smallmouth bass
fish
7-21 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.89
0Statewide Range3.35

Horseshoe Lake Smallmouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Walleye
fish
9-23 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.67
0Statewide Range16.93

Horseshoe Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths