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
Stearns County, Minnesota · about 2,800 acres (4.4 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake spreads over about 2,800 acres in Stearns County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 6.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 52 miles. The water sits about 1,090 ft above sea level. Richmond sits right on the water. Saint Cloud, the nearest city, is about 15 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 2,800 acres (4.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 52 miles
- End to end
- About 6.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,090 ft
- County
- Stearns County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 45°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 7:14 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Horseshoe Lake
- Richmondon the shore
- Cold Springon the shore
- Rockvilleabout 4.2 mi east
- Eden Valleyabout 6.1 mi south
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 15 mi northeast
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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 2,800 acres, with about 52 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Horseshoe Lake?
Richmond is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Horseshoe Lake today?
The surface was about 45°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.
