Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake south of Fishtrap Lake is a lake in LaPorte County, Indiana. Horseshoe Lake south of Fishtrap Lake covers about 67.2 acres.

What to Expect at Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake south of Fishtrap Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Horseshoe Lake

Fish reported from Horseshoe Lake south of Fishtrap Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Horseshoe south of Fishtrap, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Horseshoe south of Fishtrap, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Muskellunge and Pike

For large predators at Horseshoe south of Fishtrap, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Horseshoe south of Fishtrap, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Horseshoe Lake

On a first trip to Horseshoe south of Fishtrap, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Horseshoe Lake

Spring at Horseshoe south of Fishtrap is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Horseshoe south of Fishtrap can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.