Horseshoe Lake
About Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake is a 127-acre lake near Whipolt in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 12 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 7 feet, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9 feet.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Horseshoe Lake
- 127 acres, up to 12 feet deep, near Whipolt
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Average water clarity around 9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 127 acres
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Average depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 127 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Horseshoe Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Whipolt. It covers 127 acres and reaches 12 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake covers 127 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 12 feet and its average depth is about 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Horseshoe Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Horseshoe Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Horseshoe Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Horseshoe Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Horseshoe Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.