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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Horseshoe Lake
Pierce County, North Dakota · about 1,380 acres (2.2 sq mi)
32°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SE).
About Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake is a lake in Pierce County, North Dakota, covering about 1,380 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 11.6 miles of shoreline. At about 1,480 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Towner is about 7.6 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,380 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,480 ft
- County
- Pierce County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:15 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 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 North Dakota, 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 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:46 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Horseshoe Lake
- Townerabout 7.6 mi southwest
- Rugbyabout 11 mi east
- Bottineauabout 28 mi north
- Shell Valleyabout 30 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 1,380 acres, with about 11.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Horseshoe Lake?
Towner is about 7.6 miles southwest; Rugby is about 11 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Horseshoe Lake today?
The surface was about 32°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.
