Dead Horse Slough
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11003400
10 Surveys
14.76
Acres
70 ft
Max Depth
40 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Dead Horse Slough. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 1973-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1973-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 12.5 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.16 lb | 50 |
| 1973-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.36 lb | 7 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
Cass Lake, MN
★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
Walker, MN
Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
Walker, MN
★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
Walker, MN
★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
Walker, MN
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Resorts & Lodges Near Dead Horse Slough
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Dead Horse Slough. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Dead Horse Slough
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Plan Your Trip to Dead Horse Slough
- Weather forecast for Dead Horse Slough — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.1619°N, 93.8677°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.