What Fish Are in Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake in Rice County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, freshwater drum, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 26 feet across 417 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 2 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 26 ft |
| Surface Area | 417 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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