Horseshoe Lake fishing
Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.
Horseshoe Lake is a small water of 4.7 ha in the Kootenays. The Horseshoe Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Horseshoe Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook.
This week at Horseshoe Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Overcast | 16° / 9° | 20 km/h, gusts 38 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Overcast | 16° / 6° | 14 km/h, gusts 32 | dry | Steady |
| Sat 12 Sep | Overcast | 19° / 4° | 10 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.5 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Overcast | 19° / 5° | 10 km/h | dry | Falling (-4.5 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Moderate drizzle | 16° / 4° | 9 km/h | 3 mm | Rising (+4.6 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Light drizzle | 17° / 7° | 10 km/h | dry | Rising (+6.5 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Mainly clear | 20° / 4° | 10 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.8 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Horseshoe Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Horseshoe Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-17
- Surface area
- 4.7 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow TroutThe newest of these fish records is from 1983.Species from the province's fish observation records.
Getting to Horseshoe Lake
Coordinates: 50.247677, -117.662161
Horseshoe Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Horseshoe Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Horseshoe Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Horseshoe Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.
Horseshoe Lake, in brief
What fish are in Horseshoe Lake?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake covers about 4.7 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Horseshoe Lake in?
Horseshoe Lake is in MU 4-17, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Horseshoe Lake
- Horseshoe Lake
2 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 50.247116, -117.66147
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, 11 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, 821 7th Avenue, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop website - Kootenay Troutfitters, 2213 Toby Creek Road, Panorama, BC
Kootenay Troutfitters website - Jones Boys Boats, 4080 Highway 31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC
Jones Boys Boats website
Trout lakes near Horseshoe Lake
- Wilson Lake 2 km away
- Kimbol Lake 3 km away
- Box Lake 6 km away
- Little Wilson Lake 6 km away
- Hamling Lakes 11 km away
- Arrow Lakes 13 km away
- Beaver Lake 16 km away
- Shannon Lake 21 km away
- Trout Lake (Lardeau) 42 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.