Horseshoe
Le Sueur County, Minnesota — DOW #40000100
210 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Horseshoe has confirmed populations of:
- flowering rush
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416.62
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
13
Fish Species
1
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.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 1.36 lb | 13 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.36 lb | 13 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.42 lb | 31 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.36 lb | 27 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 9.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.07 lb | 59 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 56.3 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.45 lb | 394 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 29.3 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.32 lb | 88 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 218.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.56 lb | 1090 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 579.6 (above normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.04 lb | 5216 |
| 2003-06-30 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 23.4 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.05 lb | 117 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 1.24 lb | 20 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 13.2 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.10 lb | 79 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.91 lb | 16 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 48.5 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.40 lb | 291 |
| 1991-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 321.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.22 lb | 1285 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 28.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.91 lb | 144 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.95 lb | 31 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 57.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.39 lb | 346 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 214.0 (above normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.41 lb | 1498 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.24 lb | 22 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.30 lb | 8 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.34 lb | 2 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.62 lb | 8 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.37 lb | 34 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.30 lb | 13 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.18 lb | 25 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.60 lb | 15 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.75 lb | 15 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.62 lb | 2 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.91 lb | 24 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.60 lb | 3 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 7.2 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.85 lb | 43 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 4.03 lb | 26 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.58 lb | 1 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 3.40 lb | 38 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.27 lb | 3 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.96 lb | 28 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.35 lb | 5 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 3.74 lb | 100 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 | — | 2.86 lb | 23 |
| 2003-06-30 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 2.57 lb | 3 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 3.22 lb | 33 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.62 lb | 7 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 3.23 lb | 32 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3.60 lb | 4 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 3.97 lb | 3 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.74 lb | 14 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.07 lb | 6 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 0.06 lb | 34 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.04 lb | 17 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.04 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 0.16 lb | 7 |
Freshwater Drum
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.9 | 5.26 lb | 17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.1 – 18.4 | 4.44 lb | 14 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.9 | 1.02 lb | 5 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 3.1 – 18.4 | 0.43 lb | 29 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.9 | 0.12 lb | 12 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 18.6 (above normal) | 3.1 – 18.4 | 0.20 lb | 130 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.9 | 0.56 lb | 1 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.9 | 5.68 lb | 9 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.1 – 18.4 | 4.34 lb | 18 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.9 | 3.39 lb | 3 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.1 – 18.4 | 3.33 lb | 8 |
| 1991-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.9 | 1.40 lb | 7 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.9 | 1.21 lb | 18 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 21.5 (above normal) | 3.1 – 18.4 | 0.96 lb | 86 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 20.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.9 | 0.94 lb | 125 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 17.9 (normal) | 3.1 – 18.4 | 0.94 lb | 125 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard electrofishing | 45.0 | — | 1.24 lb | 46 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.45 lb | 2 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.96 lb | 1 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2003-06-30 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard electrofishing | 39.7 | — | 1.11 lb | 43 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.68 lb | 3 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.04 lb | 3 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.76 lb | 2 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.10 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 8.50 lb | 10 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 5.12 lb | 8 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 4.60 lb | 1 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.43 lb | 27 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 1.79 lb | 5 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.16 lb | 17 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 3.11 lb | 6 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.45 lb | 1 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 2.81 lb | 5 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.97 lb | 8 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 4.16 lb | 17 |
| 1991-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 3.02 lb | 44 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 4.85 lb | 13 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.87 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 5.64 lb | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 3.22 lb | 12 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.59 lb | 3 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.27 lb | 6 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.11 lb | 33 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.07 lb | 3 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 0.27 lb | 4 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 0.81 lb | 8 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.08 lb | 2 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 3.83 lb | 27 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 6.28 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.31 lb | 57 |
| 1991-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.08 lb | 6 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.42 lb | 3 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.00 lb | 4 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.32 lb | 7 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.89 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.41 lb | 19 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.36 lb | 61 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 7.4 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.07 lb | 67 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.44 lb | 1 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.54 lb | 8 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.15 lb | 34 |
| 2003-06-30 | Survey seining | 16.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 48 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 9.2 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.16 lb | 83 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.36 lb | 18 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 19.6 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.24 lb | 176 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 24.9 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.11 lb | 199 |
| 1991-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 17.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.27 lb | 71 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.43 lb | 40 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.30 lb | 33 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.39 lb | 42 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 110.8 (above normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.05 lb | 665 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 13.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.47 lb | 93 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.11 lb | 87 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 17.8 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.08 lb | 160 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.9 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.13 lb | 83 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 41.2 (above normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.07 lb | 247 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.85 lb | 3 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.17 lb | 5 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.15 lb | 33 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (above normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.15 lb | 120 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 7.1 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.38 lb | 64 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.12 lb | 48 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.27 lb | 12 |
| 1991-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.23 lb | 14 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.27 lb | 58 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.36 lb | 44 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 58.9 (above normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.25 lb | 412 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 63.7 (above normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.28 lb | 382 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 54.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.09 lb | 324 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.07 lb | 11 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.09 lb | 53 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.12 lb | 42 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 71.6 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.03 lb | 501 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.30 lb | 5 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.32 lb | 9 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.48 lb | 1 |
| 2003-06-30 | Survey seining | 5.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 16 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.61 lb | 1 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 23 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 28.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.14 lb | 171 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.18 lb | 5 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 39.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.12 lb | 239 |
| 1991-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.29 lb | 6 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.26 lb | 8 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 32.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.25 lb | 128 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 20.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.27 lb | 144 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 5.41 lb | 1 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.97 lb | 16 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.88 lb | 6 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.07 lb | 8 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 12.87 lb | 6 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 6.62 lb | 3 |
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 6.60 lb | 16 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 1.74 lb | 11 |
| 2003-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 3.61 lb | 21 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | — | 1 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 8.05 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 7.55 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 3.59 lb | 12 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 3.25 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 3.44 lb | 2 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2003-06-30 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.03 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.29 lb | 1 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 2018-05-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.33 lb | 2 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.04 lb | 7 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.38 lb | 2 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 6 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 12.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 13.0 | 0.09 lb | 90 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 14.4 | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 13.0 | 0.19 lb | 21 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 14.4 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 13.0 | 0.33 lb | 4 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 14.4 | 0.22 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.09 lb | 4 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.14 lb | 41 |
| 1986-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.30 lb | 7 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 7 |
| 1988-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.20 lb | 9 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.90 lb | 3 |
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★ 5Bass Pro Shops
Owatonna, MN
★ 4.4Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center
Owatonna, MN
★ 3.8Bomgaars
Waseca, MN
★ 4.2Buckmeister Bait and Butcher
Madison Lake, MN
★ 5Cannon Tackle Supply
Dennison, MN
★ 4.1Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Horseshoe
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Horseshoe.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Horseshoe. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Horseshoe
Other Lakes in Le Sueur County
Plan Your Trip to Horseshoe
- Weather forecast for Horseshoe — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.2639°N, 93.5277°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.