Minnesota · DNR survey data
Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake covers 121 acres in Todd County, running to 24 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2019. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2019Fair numbers1.6per gill net20"Typical28"Biggest
Lengths measured · 16 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2019Lengths measured · 6 fish
2019Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 10 fish
2012Lengths measured · 7 fish
2006Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 13 fish
2000Largemouth bassFair numbers39.1per hr (electrofishing)13"Typical18"Biggest
Lengths measured · 173 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2019Lengths measured · 36 fish
2019Lengths measured · 137 fish
2012Lengths measured · 23 fish
2006Lengths measured · 38 fish
2000Northern pikeOne of the best around25per gill net17"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 209 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2019Lengths measured · 88 fish
2019Lengths measured · 121 fish
2012Lengths measured · 82 fish
2006Lengths measured · 61 fish
2000BluegillGood numbers59.6per trap net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1204 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2019Lengths measured · 861 fish
2019Lengths measured · 343 fish
2012Lengths measured · 559 fish
2006Lengths measured · 546 fish
2000CrappieJust a few0.6per trap net9"Typical14"Biggest
Lengths measured · 48 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2019Lengths measured · 2 fish
2019Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 46 fish
2012Lengths measured · 5 fish
2006Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 14 fish
2000Yellow perchGood numbers7.4per gill net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 92 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2019Lengths measured · 58 fish
2019Lengths measured · 34 fish
2012Lengths measured · 40 fish
2006Lengths measured · 64 fish
2000Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Walleye | 3,528 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 105 adults |
Recent reports
Horseshoe Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Horseshoe Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Horseshoe Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Thunder Lake · 214 ac · 3.9 mi
- Coal Lake · 171 ac · 4.4 mi
- Pine Island Lake · 238 ac · 5.5 mi
- Turtle Lake · 112 ac · 5.9 mi
- Mill Lake · 171 ac · 6.9 mi
- Big Lake · 297 ac · 7.1 mi
- Fawn Lake · 125 ac · 7.7 mi
- Star Lake · 69 ac · 8.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Horseshoe Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Horseshoe Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Horseshoe Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2019) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Horseshoe Lake have a public access?
Yes. Horseshoe Lake has one public access site: Horseshoe Lake (trailer launch).
Is Horseshoe Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2019; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Horseshoe Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Horseshoe Lake in 2019, the most recent of 9 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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