Horseshoe Lake (Cass County)
Cass County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 11022900
DNR records show 2 stocking entries at Horseshoe Lake (Cass County) since 2024, most recently walleye yearlings in 2025 (200 fish).
- Horseshoe Lake (Cass County) has 2 DNR stocking records across 2 years (2024-2025): walleye (2).
- The most-stocked species by count is walleye: 400 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 26 ft; surface area 95 acres, 37 littoral acres, 2.4 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Cass County, nearest town Chickamaw Beach; DNR lake number (DOW) 11022900.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye1 | yearlings | 200 | 40.0 |
| 2024 | Walleye1 | yearlings | 200 | 40.0 |
1 fish purchased and stocked by private citizens and sporting groups.
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| O | UKN | - None. |
DNR fish survey, 1985
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 106.00 | 424 | 0.16 |
| Yellow bullhead | Standard trap nets | 11.25 | 45 | 0.46 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard trap nets | 8.25 | 33 | 0.14 |
| Rock bass | Standard trap nets | 4.75 | 19 | 0.41 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 3.75 | 15 | 0.23 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 3.25 | 13 | 0.28 |
| Brown bullhead | Standard trap nets | 2.25 | 9 | 0.72 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 2.00 | 8 | 0.86 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 12.50 | 25 | 0.09 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 10.50 | 21 | 1.39 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 4.00 | 8 | 0.10 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard gill nets | 2.00 | 4 | 1.50 |
| Yellow bullhead | Standard gill nets | 0.50 | 1 | 0.60 |
| Rock bass | Standard gill nets | 0.50 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 0.50 | 1 | 2.10 |
| White sucker | Standard gill nets | 0.50 | 1 | 2.10 |
Catch per net (CPUE) is the DNR survey's count per gill net or trap net set; higher means more of that species were sampled, not a fishing forecast. Top species per gear shown; where we have no verified common name for a DNR code, the code itself is shown.
Special Problems or Concerns Affecting Fish or Fishing: Confusion and disagreement exists on who owns access on the east shore. Information that we obtained indicates that individual from Iowa owns the landing. Public does use the access at no charge and with acknowledgment of the owner. The average northern pike size has been decreasing over the years, locals blame winter spearing pressure. Population at present is made up of young fish, so no conclusion should be made at present time as why size decreased.Additional Field Notes: Observed 2 adult loons with two young. Panfish nest observed but no fish on the nest. Observed one active beaver house, also observed very heavy snail population around the entire lake (heaviest snail population I have ever observed).Present Fish Population Status: Northern pike abundance (10.5 per gill net) is excellent with majority of the northern pike belonging to the II and III age class groups. The size range of northern pike is skewed to the small side but the growth rate is good. Bluegill abundance is extremely high with a few large fish present but growth rate is slow. Largemouth bass abundance is excellent with all size groups present and exhibiting a good growth rate. The abundance of black crappie is good and the population is made up mainly if II, III and IV year old fish which shows a good growth rate. Yellow perch as forage food are present in good numbers. Walleye numbers are almost non-existant.
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