Horseshoe Lake (Washburn County)
Horseshoe Lake is a clear, sandy lake in Washburn County near Minong. It is known for northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.
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.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Walleye
Present but reported to be fished hard
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Horseshoe Lake Access (Old Bass Lake Road)RampTown of Minong gravel ramp, one lane. You back down off Old Bass Lake Road. Room for about 1 to 5 rigs and no restrooms or dock.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Horseshoe Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Horseshoe Lake (Washburn County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Sportsmen's HeadquartersNearby1010 W. Hokah St., Minong, WI 54801715-466-2171Directions ↗
Local tips
- Most of the shore is private, so plan to launch from the single town ramp.
- The lake is clear with a sand bottom, so fish weed edges and use lighter line.
- Clean and drain your boat. Eurasian water-milfoil is in the lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.