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Fishing Horseshoe: what the data says
142-acre lake near Itasca County. The lake tops out around 11 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brown Bullhead fishing at Horseshoe
Start shallow in spring: brown bullhead sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. They move out to 3 to 11 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 11 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 9 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Horseshoe?
Horseshoe is about 11 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Horseshoe?
Anglers target brown bullhead on Horseshoe.
Where is the best fishing spot on Horseshoe?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Horseshoe?
For brown bullhead, the summer bite is best in after dark and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Pokegama Lake · Blandin · Forest · Hale · Ice · McKinney
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