Horseshoe Lake
About Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake is a 264-acre lake near Laporte in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 52 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2002.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Horseshoe Lake
- 264 acres, up to 52 feet deep, near Laporte
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 264 acres
- Max depth
- 52 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 143 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2002
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Laporte. It covers 264 acres and reaches 52 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake covers 264 acres with about 4.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 52 feet.
What fish can you catch at Horseshoe Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Horseshoe Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Horseshoe Lake.
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.
Is Horseshoe Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Horseshoe Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.