Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 113 acres.
- Clarity
- 7.3 ft
- Max depth
- 19 ft
- Area
- 113 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Barron County
Horseshoe Lake is a 113-acre mesotrophic lake in Barron County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 19 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 27 other monitored lakes in Barron County, Horseshoe Lake ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2020-08-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 19.2 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 19 ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Horseshoe LakePublic
Fish Species
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Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2020).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
County Ranking
Ranked #13 of 28 lakes in Barron County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Horseshoe Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Horseshoe Lake
What is the water quality grade for Horseshoe Lake?
- Horseshoe Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 113 acres.
Is Horseshoe Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Horseshoe Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Horseshoe Lake?
- Horseshoe Lake has a maximum depth of 19 feet. The lake covers 113 acres.
What fish are in Horseshoe Lake?
- Fish species found in Horseshoe Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Horseshoe Lake is located in Barron County, Wisconsin.
Are there boat ramps on Horseshoe Lake?
- Horseshoe Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Horseshoe Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX6 samples · 2020
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory