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Fishing Horseshoe Lake: what the data says
13-acre lake near Cody Region. The lake tops out around 24 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Horseshoe Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Horseshoe Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 24 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 24 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 24 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 24 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 24 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 11 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake is about 24 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 Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Horseshoe Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Horseshoe Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Horseshoe Lake?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning 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
Emerald Lake · Upper Lake Of The Rough · Golden Lake · Shell Lake · Granite Lake · Lost Wilderness Lake
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