Horsehead

Itasca County

Near Togo

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WalleyeGood · 66Yellow PerchGood · 65Largemouth BassAverage · 40

A 70-acre lake near Togo in Itasca County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (6)

Walleye

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1979	5.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 65

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	3.33	-	0.36 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1979	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1979	5.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	0.33	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1989	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1979	6.50	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	1.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 1989	0.67	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1979	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 67

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.17 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	0.25	-	2.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 1989	2.00	-	3.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1979	0.75	-	3.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	1.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 19, 1989ALL FISH POPULATION APPEAR TO HAVE REMAINED FAIRLY CONSTANT. BUT WITH A DECLINE IN YELLOW PERCH AND WALLEYE. THIS LAKE IS NOT VERY FERTILE AND DOES NO…

ALL FISH POPULATION APPEAR TO HAVE REMAINED FAIRLY CONSTANT. BUT WITH A DECLINE IN YELLOW PERCH AND WALLEYE. THIS LAKE IS NOT VERY FERTILE AND DOES NOT HAVE HIGH FISH POPULATIONS. YOUNG-OF-THE-YEAR WALLEYE WERE OBSERVED IN THE SEINE IN 1954, AND WALLEYE WERE CAUGHT IN THE TEST NETS IN THE 1979 SURVEY, BUT APPEAR TO BE ABSENT AT PRESENT - POSSIBLY THE RESULTS OF A WINTERKILL.

June 20, 1979Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Horsehead?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed in Horsehead. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Horsehead?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Horsehead. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Horsehead?

Horsehead has a maximum depth of 16 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Horsehead last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Horsehead is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Horsehead have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Horsehead in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Horsehead?

No — Horsehead has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.