The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Horseshoe Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota · about 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Horseshoe Lake
In Crow Wing County, Minnesota, Horseshoe Lake covers about 850 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.2 miles. At about 1,210 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Breezy Point is about 4.3 miles west. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 69 miles away.
- Size
- About 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,210 ft
- County
- Crow Wing County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Minnesota 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:16 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Horseshoe Lake
- Breezy Pointabout 4.3 mi west
- Crosslakeabout 4.5 mi north
- Pequot Lakesabout 8.6 mi west
- Nisswaabout 8.7 mi southwest
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 69 mi south
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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 850 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Horseshoe Lake?
Breezy Point is about 4.3 miles west; Crosslake is about 4.5 miles north.
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.
