Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last April 24, 1990 Best: dawn, dusk Horseshoe Lake fishing
Horseshoe Lake fishing: not stocked since April 24, 1990. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling. Also recorded: Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Bullhead. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- April 24, 1990
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 1983
- Species stocked
- 2 (+5 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 13.6
Fish at Horseshoe Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last April 24, 1990 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 1 plant · last April 21, 1987 Last stocked April 21, 1987 · 1 plant
Arctic Grayling species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide Bullhead Confirmed present
Horseshoe Lake is a small 16-acre lake that offers a variety of fishing opportunities, including lake and pond fishing and ice fishing. Access is available year-round, however, the area is not plowed in winter. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Horseshoe Lake is stocked
About 1,154 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Alcona County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1983
2,050
Fish stocked in 1984
2,550
Fish stocked in 1985
1,600
Fish stocked in 1986
1,600
Fish stocked in 1987
3,100
Fish stocked in 1988
1,600
Fish stocked in 1989
1,600
Fish stocked in 1990
1,600
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | – | report |
| May 10, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | – | report |
| April 28, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | – | report |
| May 14, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | – | report |
| April 21, 1987 | Arctic Grayling | 1,500 | – | report |
| April 17, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | – | report |
| May 3, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | – | report |
| April 24, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 2,550 | – | report |
| June 24, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 2,050 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
A 16-acre lake in the Huron-Manistee National Forest (Huron Shores district). The small first-come campground next to it has vault toilets and potable water.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Horseshoe Lake
The lake area is not plowed in winter, which may affect access. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Horseshoe Lake?
Fishing Horseshoe Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 8 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 24, 1990. Arctic Grayling was last stocked April 21, 1987. Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Rock Bass, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Horseshoe Lake stocked?
Not stocked since April 24, 1990. About 1,154 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Alcona County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Horseshoe Lake?
Facilities include camping and restrooms. A 16-acre lake in the Huron-Manistee National Forest (Huron Shores district). The small first-come campground next to it has vault toilets and potable water.
Which lakes near Horseshoe Lake were stocked more recently?
Reid Lake (5 mi), O'Brien Lake (6.3 mi), Cooke Dam Pond (12.3 mi), McCollum Lake (13.4 mi), and Loon Lake (13.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Reid Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling, O'Brien Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout, and Loon Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.