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Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake is a lake in South Dakota, near Aurora County.

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Fish species in Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake in Aurora County is a lake in South Dakota with 581.7 acres and about 2,513.2 acre-feet of storage.

Since Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake covers 581.7 acres, pick one arm or shoreline section and learn it before making a long move.

Fish and Baits at Horseshoe Lake

Fish listed for Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For black crappie at Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover. For yellow perch at Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For walleye at Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.

Pike and Muskie

For northern pike at Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For common carp at Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Horseshoe Lake

As Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake is often best along healthy weeds, clean pockets and the windblown side before the water gets too dirty. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Horseshoe Lake

Make the first trip to Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake easy to read by fishing one shallow spot, one nearby drop and one piece of cover, then return to the type of water that gives the first solid bite.

Horseshoe Lake FAQs

Where should I start fishing Horseshoe Lake in Aurora County?

Start Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake along a clean weed edge or a small change in depth, especially on the windblown side.

What is a simple bait for bluegill at Horseshoe Lake in Aurora County?

A good first choice on Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake is a worm or tiny jig; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 581.7 acres at Horseshoe Lake in Aurora County?

Pick one section of Aurora County's Horseshoe Lake and test shallow cover, a nearby drop and open water before making a long move.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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