Dead Horse Slough
Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. DNR lake ID 11003400.
Dead Horse Slough is a 14.8-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. Its deepest point reaches 70 ft, and about 34% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 12.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11003400 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Remer |
| Surface area | 14.8 acres |
| Maximum depth | 70 ft |
| Mean depth | 40.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 34% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 12.1 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 12.1 ft.
Fishing on Dead Horse Slough
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1973 (53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 2.0 | 2.8 to 8.7 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
| Bluegill | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 12.5 | 5.7 to 40.5 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 1.75 | 0.3 to 1.6 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.0 | 1.3 to 6.3 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.5 | 0.5 to 2.8 |
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
- Vermillion Lake 1.0 mi, Cass County
- Sugar Lake 1.4 mi, Cass County
- Johnson Lake 2.0 mi, Cass County
- Little Vermillion Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
- Spring Lake 2.8 mi, Cass County
- Long Lake 3.0 mi, Cass County
- Upper Milton Lake 3.6 mi, Cass County
- Lower Milton Lake 3.6 mi, Cass County
Questions about Dead Horse Slough
How deep is Dead Horse Slough?
Dead Horse Slough reaches a maximum depth of 70 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 34% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Dead Horse Slough?
Dead Horse Slough covers about 14.8 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Dead Horse Slough?
Summer water clarity on Dead Horse Slough averages 12.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Dead Horse Slough have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Dead Horse Slough 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.
Are there lake homes for sale on Dead Horse Slough?
Homes on Dead Horse Slough 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 Slough and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Dead Horse Slough?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 34% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 12.1 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 Slough?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Dead Horse Slough in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Dead Horse Slough
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 1973), 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.