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Horseshoe Lake
Marcell, MN · Itasca County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Water
71°
Wind
4 mph
NNW
Gusts
10 mph
Pressure
30.03
steady
Free lake read
Horseshoe Lake
Warm water pushes the plan toward oxygen, shade, depth changes, and low light. The planning constraint is finding the right window.
Best first move
Scout the first break or defined cover closest to a feeding flat.
keep shade, oxygen, and a nearby depth change in the plan A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 2 mph wind.
The quick read is a planning aid, not a safety or access determination. The assistant will state uncertainty when the page does not contain a specific observation.
Forecast - Wed, Jul 15
High / Low
80° / 65°
Wind
3 mph
gusts 10 mph
Precip
66%
UV
7
Sunrise
5:32 AM
Sunset
9:08 PM
Every forecast metric for the week ahead, plus best days for fishing, boating, swimming, and paddling.
Quick recommendations based on wind, precip, pressure, solunar, and temperature.
Best for Fishing
Tue, Tue, Jul 21
Tue, Jul 21 scores 67/100: Solunar 3/5, Wind 8 mph.
Best for Boating
Sat, Sat, Jul 18
Sat, Jul 18 scores 90/100: Wind 8 mph, Rain 0%.
Best for Swimming
Sat, Sat, Jul 18
Sat, Jul 18 scores 75/100: Air 84°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Sat, Sat, Jul 18
Sat, Jul 18 scores 85/100: Wind 8 mph, Rain 0%.
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| Metric | Wed15 | Thu16 | Fri17 | Sat18 | Sun19 | Mon20 | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Drizzle | Rain | Thunderstorms | Mostly Clear | Rain | Rain | Drizzle | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| High / Low | 80°/65° | 80°/62° | 87°/66° | 84°/64° | 84°/63° | 80°/64° | 76°/57° | 77°/57° | 80°/63° |
| Precip | 66% | 61% | 59% | 0% | 39% | 73% | 42% | 27% | 29% |
| Wind | 5 mphgust 10 | 7 mphgust 16 | 11 mphgust 23 | 8 mphgust 18 | 7 mphgust 16 | 12 mphgust 24 | 8 mphgust 19 | 5 mphgust 10 | 6 mphgust 13 |
| Pressure | 30.12" stable | 30.03" falling | 29.88" falling | 29.91" rising | 29.82" falling | 29.74" falling | 29.97" rising | 30.07" rising | 29.96" falling |
| UV Index | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Sunrise | 5:32 AM | 5:33 AM | 5:34 AM | 5:35 AM | 5:36 AM | 5:37 AM | 5:39 AM | 5:40 AM | 5:41 AM |
| Sunset | 9:08 PM | 9:07 PM | 9:07 PM | 9:06 PM | 9:05 PM | 9:04 PM | 9:03 PM | 9:01 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5NEW | 3/5NEW | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 3/5waxing crescent | 3/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter |
Today Read
Horseshoe LakeWind read
Calm
3 mph avg
Water read
71°
Warm-water bite
Air range
65° / 80°
today
Precip
66%
watch timing
Today's forecast for Horseshoe Lake has calm wind, 65F to 80F air temperatures, 66% chance of precipitation, and 71F water.
Fishing Forecast
NEW
Major
2:13 PM - 4:43 PM
Minor
6:22 AM - 7:52 AM
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Water Temperature History
Current
70°
Jul 19
Low
32°
Feb 15
Average
55°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (71°F)
Coolest avg: March (37°F)
Rapid warming: March → April (+12°F)
Sharpest cooling: September → October (-16°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
5 mph
12pm
Peak Gust
10 mph
highest gust
Pressure
30.09 inHg
rising
Visibility
17 mi
27% clouds
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Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Water at 71°F -- warm-water species active.
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Lake facts
Direct answers from the lake profile and latest available condition data. Verify access, regulations, weather alerts, and safety conditions with local authorities.
The latest available LakeMonster reading for Horseshoe Lake, updated Jul 15, 2026, shows 71°F surface water temperature, mostly clear, 16 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Horseshoe Lake has 260 acres and a reported maximum depth of about 25 feet based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Horseshoe Lake is listed in Marcell, Itasca County, MN. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.