Little Horseshoe Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Chisago County entry here is Little Horseshoe Lake, in Minnesota. Elevation runs to 906 feet. Surface area is around 44 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The full circuit measures close to 1.3 miles on foot. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Harris at 4.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. North Branch follows at 7 miles, then Cambridge at 7.6 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Little Horseshoe Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Chisago County: largemouth bass, common carp, bluegill, yellow perch and black crappie. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Little Horseshoe Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 70°F, with January the cold end at about 10°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan any trip to Little Horseshoe Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Robour Lake at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Little Horseshoe Lake as something to verify.