Horseshoe Lake (Barron County)
Horseshoe Lake sits on the Barron and Polk county line in northwest Wisconsin. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Shallow north end holds bass and panfish
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Larger than expected per one report
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Horseshoe Lake public landingRampSouthwest end in a small park, concrete ramp and dockDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Horseshoe Lake (Barron County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Horseshoe Lake (Barron County) ↗Local tips
- Fish the shallow north end for bass and panfish.
- Deep water runs 40 to 50 feet, so use sonar to find fish off the weeds.
- Storm-downed wood near shore holds fish. Cast tight to it.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.