Dead Horse Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near East Gull Lake. DNR lake ID 11032900.
Dead Horse Lake is a 15.1-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near East Gull Lake. Its deepest point reaches 39 ft, and about 66% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11032900 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near East Gull Lake |
| Surface area | 15.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 39 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 66% |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Fishing on Dead Horse Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2017 (9 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Brown bullhead.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Green Bass Lake 0.4 mi, Cass County
- Beauty Lake 0.8 mi, Cass County
- Long Lake 0.9 mi, Cass County
- Rock Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
- Shafer Lake 2.3 mi, Cass County
- Pillager Lake 3.0 mi, Cass County
- Rice Lake 3.2 mi, Cass County
- Sylvan Lake 3.3 mi, Cass County
Questions about Dead Horse Lake
How deep is Dead Horse Lake?
Dead Horse Lake reaches a maximum depth of 39 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 66% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Dead Horse Lake?
Dead Horse Lake covers about 15.1 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
Does Dead Horse Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Dead Horse Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Dead Horse Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document brown bullhead in Dead Horse Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2017.
Are there lake homes for sale on Dead Horse Lake?
Homes on Dead Horse Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Dead Horse Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Dead Horse Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 66% shallow shoreline under 15 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Dead Horse Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Dead Horse Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Dead Horse Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2017), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.