Horseshoe Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Bay Lake. DNR lake ID 18004300.
Horseshoe Lake is a 33.6-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Bay Lake. Its deepest point reaches 30 ft, and about 72% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 11.1 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 | 18004300 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Bay Lake |
| Surface area | 33.6 acres |
| Maximum depth | 30 ft |
| Mean depth | 15.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 72% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 11.1 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 11.1 ft.
Fishing on Horseshoe Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1990 (36 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 | 16.0 | n/a |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Black crappie | gill | 9.5 | n/a |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | gill | 6.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 22.0 | n/a |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 3.5 | n/a |
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
- Portage Lake 1.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Hanks Lake 1.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Crooked Lake 1.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Butternut Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Nokay Lake 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Rice Lake 2.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Clearwater Lake 2.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Eagle Lake 2.4 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Horseshoe Lake
How deep is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake reaches a maximum depth of 30 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 72% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake covers about 33.6 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Horseshoe Lake?
Summer water clarity on Horseshoe Lake averages 11.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Horseshoe Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Horseshoe 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.
Are there lake homes for sale on Horseshoe Lake?
Homes on Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Horseshoe Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 72% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 11.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Horseshoe Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Horseshoe Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Horseshoe Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1990), 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.