Horseshoe Lake
About Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake is a 121-acre lake near Browerville in Todd County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 15, based on 7 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Horseshoe Lake
- 121 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Browerville
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 13 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 121 acres
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 13 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 84 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 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 15
- Years of record
- 7
- Earliest
- March 12, 2003
- Latest
- April 26, 2008
- Most recent
- April 22, 2015
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake is in Todd County, Minnesota, near Browerville. It covers 121 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake covers 121 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet.
What fish can you catch at Horseshoe Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Horseshoe Lake?
Yes. Horseshoe Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
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?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Horseshoe Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Horseshoe Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 15, from 7 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 12, 2003 and the latest is April 26, 2008.