Natural lake

Horse Lake

Polk County, Wisconsin

Horse Lake is a shallow 221 acre lake in Polk County near Osceola. It holds northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill.

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Surface area221 acres

Max depth10 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Horse Lake AccessRamp
Single paved lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, run by the Town of OsceolaDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Horse Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Max depth is about 10 feet, so fish weeds and creek mouths.
The ramp is shallow, so avoid large boats.
The lake has algae blooms in summer, so spring and fall can fish better.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.