Lake Journal

Notes from the lake.

Things we've learned hosting on Horseshoe Lake. Trip plans, fishing notes, recipes, and the small stuff that makes a stay better.

Best months to fish Horseshoe Lake

Bass moves shallow in April. Trout stocking hits in May and October. Here's what to throw, when, and where on the lake.

We've done this one a hundred times. Here's the exact order, what to pack, and which visitor center to skip.

Three drinks that work with what's in the kitchen, no shaker required. Pour, sit, watch the lake turn gold.