Cedar
A 21-acre lake near Elevenmile Corner in Cass County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1985.
Fish Species (9)
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1985 | 1.00 | - | 6.30 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 27.3 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1985 | 27.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Aug 27, 1985 | 4.50 | - | 0.06 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1985 | 1.00 | - | 0.15 lbs |
| Aug 27, 1985 | 2.25 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1985 | 1.75 | - | 0.27 lbs |
| Aug 27, 1985 | 0.50 | - | 1.00 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1985 | 1.25 | - | 0.16 lbs |
| Aug 27, 1985 | 4.50 | - | 0.11 lbs |
Rainbow Trout
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1985 | 1.00 | - | 0.35 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1985 | 1.00 | - | 1.10 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–16.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1985 | 1.50 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1985 | 0.75 | - | 0.27 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 27, 1985BLUEGILL AND LARGEMOUTH BASS POPULATIONS ARE HIGH. NORTHERN PIKE NUMBERS ARE BELOW MEDIANS, BUT WEIGHT PER NET IS ABOVE MEDIANS.
BLUEGILL AND LARGEMOUTH BASS POPULATIONS ARE HIGH. NORTHERN PIKE NUMBERS ARE BELOW MEDIANS, BUT WEIGHT PER NET IS ABOVE MEDIANS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Cedar?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in Cedar. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Cedar?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Cedar. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Cedar?
Cedar has a maximum depth of 28 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Cedar last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Cedar is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Cedar have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Cedar in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 20.81 acres
- Max Depth
- 28 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.04 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed