Horseshoe Lake near Hickory Creek: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Denton County, Texas, is where Horseshoe Lake sits. Height above sea level is 577 feet. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Denton County list. The town to know is Hickory Creek, 1.5 miles out. Beyond it, Corinth at 1.9 miles and Lake Dallas at 2.5 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Horseshoe Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and black bullhead. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. On Horseshoe Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 43°F to 84°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Horseshoe Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Sharon Lake, 1.7 miles out. The position on Horseshoe Lake is worth confirming on the day.