Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Horseshoe Lake fishing
Horseshoe Lake fishing has Tiger Muskie and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, White Sucker, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.3 in
- Elevation
- 1,727 ft
Fish at Horseshoe Lake
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 9 plants · last August 2023 Last stocked August 2023 · avg 9 in · 9 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide Sunfish Confirmed present
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
Golden Shiner Confirmed present
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideAnglers can find tiger muskie, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch, and black bullhead in the lake. Access to the lake is available via three carry down sites, with two on the west shore and one on the southeast shore, all off Route 421. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Horseshoe Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2021.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,300
Fish stocked in 2012
10,600
Fish stocked in 2013
10,600
Fish stocked in 2014
10,600
Fish stocked in 2015
10,600
Fish stocked in 2016
8,500
Fish stocked in 2017
8,535
Fish stocked in 2018
10,642
Fish stocked in 2019
2,100
Fish stocked in 2020
10,627
Fish stocked in 2022
8,500
Fish stocked in 2023
2,100
Fish stocked in 2024
8,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Walleye | 8,500 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 2,100 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2022 | Walleye | 8,500 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2020 | Tiger Muskie | 2,100 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 8,527 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2019 | Tiger Muskie | 2,100 | 8.6 in | report |
| September 2018 | Tiger Muskie | 2,100 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 8,542 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 8,535 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 8,500 | – | report |
| August 2015 | Tiger Muskie | 2,100 | 7.1 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 8,500 | 1.7 in | report |
| September 2014 | Tiger Muskie | 2,100 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 2014 | Walleye | 8,500 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 2013 | Tiger Muskie | 2,100 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 8,500 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2012 | Tiger Muskie | 2,100 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 8,500 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 2011 | Tiger Muskie | 1,300 | 9.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Piercefield
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
About 425 acres, 16 feet at most. Three roadside carry-down launches on Route 421 (gravel, dirt and grass, under 100 feet of flat carry); the southern one is accessible, and there is an accessible fishing overlook. DEC's 10-car lot is on the south side. Wind often raises whitecaps.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Horseshoe Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Horseshoe Lake?
Fishing Horseshoe Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 10 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked June 2024, averaging 1.5 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2023, averaging 9 in. Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, and Smallmouth Bass, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Horseshoe Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2024. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September. No plants recorded in 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Horseshoe Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.3 in. Walleye average 1.5 in. Tiger Muskie average 9 in.
How do you get on Horseshoe Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Piercefield. Facilities include camping. About 425 acres, 16 feet at most. Three roadside carry-down launches on Route 421 (gravel, dirt and grass, under 100 feet of flat carry); the southern one is accessible, and there is an accessible fishing overlook. DEC's 10-car lot is on the south side. Wind often raises whitecaps.
Which lakes near Horseshoe Lake were stocked more recently?
Black Pond (2 mi), Bog River (3.8 mi), Loon Pond (4.4 mi), and Dog Pond (5.3 mi) were stocked more recently.