Horseshoe
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01015400
12 Surveys
54.27
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
11 ft
Mean Depth
10
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Horseshoe. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 21.6 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 10.0 | 0.70 lb | 10 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 1.29 lb | 7 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 9.1 | 0.08 lb | 10 |
| 1979-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 10.6 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.17 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.22 lb | 9 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.4 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.9 | 0.94 lb | 8 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.9Bill's Sportsmans Service
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.8Farm Island Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Farm Island Store & Off Sale
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Glen Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.6McGregor Oil
McGregor, MN
★ 4.6Sather's Gateway Store
McGregor, MN
★ 4.4Sue’s Bait shop
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Horseshoe. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Horseshoe
- Weather forecast for Horseshoe — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.3994°N, 93.7647°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.