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256-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 62 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1980 (a transect sounding survey). Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
The outline encloses 257 acres, worked by 5.4 miles of shoreline, broken up by 2 islands. A development index of 2.4 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. Roughly 49% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Figure 1.2 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.7 mi at the beam. It sits in Kenora District. Belmont L. sits 2 mi south — the closest neighbouring chart.
Spring lake trout on Horseshoe Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 19 to 62 ft, and by winter most fish are in 16 to 62 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 62 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (20 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 19 to 62 ft | dawn | Deep basin (62 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (20 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 16 to 62 ft | dawn | Deep basin (62 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 15 to 35 ft for winter. Spring yellow perch concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 5 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Break off the point (40 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (62 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Horseshoe Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 62 ft down.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Ontario waters are set by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary) — and special regulations can apply to Horseshoe Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Horseshoe Lake is about 62 ft (19 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1980 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target lake trout, yellow perch on Horseshoe Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 62 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Horseshoe Lake is regulated by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary). Check the official Ontario regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Belmont L. 2 mi · Greenheart Lake 2 mi · Valjean Lake 2 mi · Balmoral Lake 3 mi · Pop Lake 4 mi · Elbow Lake 4 mi · Ford Lake 4 mi · Clear L. 4 mi · Little Long L. 4 mi · Roberts Lake 5 mi · Balmoral River 5 mi · WE86-09, L. 5 mi
See how Horseshoe Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario · best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.