Lake Description

        Horsehead Lake measures approximately 367 acres and is situated about ten miles southeast of Minocqua and three miles south of Lake Tomahawk. The average lake depth is 9-11 feet, as are many of the lakes in northern Wisconsin. There is an outlet into Horsehead Creek on the south end, but there are no inlets, only springs that feed the lake throughout. The lake has a sand bottom that is evident mostly at the shoreline. An uninhabited island of approximately 1/6 acre distinguishes the northern end of the lake.

        Access to the lake is gained by a public landing on the south end of the lake, off Kildeer Road, which intersects with Highway 47, south of Lake Tomahawk. Another, much less developed access exists off Trout Road, however, it is reserved for lake district property owners and is not open to the public.

        The depth of the lake is regulated via a dam, built in 1976, near the boat landing on the south end of the lake. Lake district members recently voted to leave the lake at its' present level indefinitely and not lower it during Winter.

        Anglers might be interested to know that Horsehead Lake contains the following species of fish: pan fish such as Bluegill, Pumpkin Seed, Sunfish, Crappie; Perch, Northern Pike, & Bull Head.

        For many years, Horsehead Lake has had the benefit of an aeration system to keep a portion of the lake open during the winter to help prevent winter "fish kill". A new, more efficient, aeration system was installed along the southwest shore of the lake in 2002. The purpose of the aerator is to keep the level of oxygen in the lake sufficient for fish to survive cold winters. Many factors affect fish survival, but the aerator helps ensure fish can make it through the winter.

        Many other wildlife species live on the lake. Common to see on the lake are the Bald Eagle, Cormorant, Loon, Duck, and Muskrat. Occasionally seen on or near the lake are Goose, Deer, and even Black Bear.

        Horsehead Lake, like many lakes in northern Wisconsin, provides clean water and many opportunities for boating, fishing, bird watching, skating, fishing, and swimming.