The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Horseshoe Lake
Codington County, South Dakota · about 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake is a lake in Codington County, South Dakota, covering about 710 acres.
It stretches about 1.5 miles end to end with roughly 6.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,720 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Watertown, is about 11 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.7 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,720 ft
- County
- Codington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Horseshoe Lake in South Dakota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:24 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Horseshoe Lake
- Watertownabout 11 mi southeast
- Clarkabout 20 mi west
- Haytiabout 22 mi south
- Websterabout 25 mi north
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Questions about Horseshoe Lake
What fish are in Horseshoe Lake?
Lakes like Horseshoe Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Horseshoe Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Horseshoe Lake?
About 710 acres, with about 6.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Horseshoe Lake?
Watertown is about 11 miles southeast; Clark is about 20 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Horseshoe Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Horseshoe Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
