Cedar Lake

How big is Cedar Lake?

How deep is Cedar Lake?

What kind of fish can you catch in Cedar Lake?

What are the closest cities to Cedar Lake?

Are there topographical lake maps available Cedar Lake?

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Cedar Lake

Are there places to eat and drink near Cedar Lake?

What are the fishing regulations for Cedar Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Cedar Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

What aquatic invasive species are found in Cedar Lake?

Cedar is a 164-acre lake located in west-central Minneapolis. It is the most upstream of three popular, familiar lakes in Minneapolis; downstream and connected are, in order, Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska. A city park, maintained by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, surrounds the majority of the lake. This public land provides ample shorefishing opportunities, including a fishing pier. Cedar has multiple locations to carry in small craft, and larger boats can access from the Bde Maka Ska boat ramp and travelling through two channels and Lake of the Isles. Motors are restricted to electric only on the entire chain. There are three swimming beaches on the lake, and it is a popular spot for swimmers and paddlers during the summer. Cedar Lake is infested with Eurasian watermilfoil.

Cedar is primarily managed for Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge; however, 2019 sampling did not target these species. Several Largemouth Bass were incidentally captured in gill nets. The fish ranged in size from 9.0 inches to 19.8 inches, with an average size of 14.4 inches and 1.82 pounds. No Muskellunge were caught in 2019.

Walleye were stocked in Cedar Lake between 2005 and 2015. However, the fish have been present in low numbers in the lake for decades, and stockings did not consistently boost Walleye amounts sampled during these past few surveys. Walleye seem to migrate into Cedar via the connection to Bde Maka Ska, which has been stocked with Walleye since the 1970's. Fish sampled in 2019 ranged between 17.8 and 24.3 inches and averaged 20.1 inches and 2.87 pounds.

Northern Pike have been increasing in abundance in recent years, and their size is good. Fish averaged 24.3 inches and 3.24 pounds, ranging from 15.2 to 31.7 inches. Cedar Lake would be a good spot for anglers hoping to take advantage of the new Northern Pike regulation. Anglers have a shot at both fish smaller than 22 inches, of which they can harvest 10, as well as fish exceeding 26 inches, of which they can harvest two. All Northern Pike between 22 and 26 inches must be immediately released.

Bluegill abundance was high in 2019, but size of the fish tended to be small. Average size was 5.4 inches and 0.12 pounds. Twenty-seven percent of the fish were larger than 6 inches. While no trap netted Bluegill exceeded 8 inches, a few larger individuals were sampled in gill nets.

A Black Crappie die-off occurred during the summer sampling of 2019. The fish were caught in the trap nets at a high rate, possibly due to their distressed condition. Black Crappie ranged in length from 3.5 to 11.5 inches, and averaged 6.8 inches and 0.18 pounds.

Other species sampled were Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Common Carp, hybrid sunfish, Pumpkinseed, White Sucker, Yellow Perch, and Yellow Bullhead.

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