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Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Lake, MN
- How big is Cedar Lake?
- How deep is Cedar Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Cedar Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Cedar Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Cedar Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Cedar Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Cedar Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Cedar Lake?
How big is Cedar Lake?
How deep is Cedar Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Cedar Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Cedar Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Cedar Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Cedar Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Cedar Lake is located approximately 5 miles northeast of Ely. It has a surface area of 472 acres and a maximum depth of 45 feet. There is a concrete boat ramp for public access near the northeast end with a dock and parking for approximately 5 vehicles with trailers. There are no designated campsites on the lake.
Cedar Lake has one inlet that drains a local swamp. The outlet, to Fall Lake, has a rocky, braided channel with logs and debris that limits fish movement. Lake bottom substrates along the shoreline of Cedar Lake are mostly boulder and rubble, with some sand.
Walleye numbers in 2012 (10.6/gill net) were similar to the long term average for all assessments on this lake. there were 11 year classes of walleye sampled in the survey. Over half the walleye were from the 2009-2011 year classes which will provide a steady supply of fish for future years as they grow into sizes that anglers like to keep. The average walleye sampled was 14.1 inches long and about 4.5 years old but anglers can expect to find a range of fish sizes from 14 to 20 inches. The largest walleye sampled was 24.0 inches long.
Northern pike numbers in 2012 (1.3/gill net) were lower than the long term average for all assessments on this lake. The average pike sampled was 22.4 inches long and about 5 years old. The largest pike sampled was 26.2 inches long.
Yellow perch, smallmouth bass, black crappie , white sucker, and cisco were also sampled in 2012. The largest perch sampled was 10.1 inches and the largest smallmouth was 18.9 inches long.
Rusty crayfish are abundant in Cedar Lake after first being observed in the 2002 assessment. They are likely responsible for the decrease in submerged aquatic vegetation since the 1994 survey. Rusty crayfish are a non-native species and illegal to introduce into public waters.
What is the average air temp for Cedar Lake?
Are there any state parks near Cedar Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Cedar Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Picketts Lake | 0.6 mi | 28 | 12 ft |
| Browns Lake | 1.5 mi | 219 | 19 ft |
| Hobo Lake | 1.7 mi | 74 | 15 ft |
| Fall Lake | 2.1 mi | 2,258 | 32 ft |
| Low Lake | 2.4 mi | 316 | 40 ft |
| Bass Lake | 2.9 mi | 169 | 36 ft |
| Camp Lake | 3.0 mi | 76 | 31 ft |
| Garden Lake | 3.1 mi | 653 | 55 ft |
| Dry Lake | 3.7 mi | 82 | 44 ft |
| Newton Lake | 3.7 mi | 516 | 47 ft |
