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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Cedar is best for
DNR data
LargemouthAbundant8.2
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
WalleyePresent · stocked5.8How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Cedar on 3 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · keep none 25–35" · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
4 public- Access Off S Hacker DrDirections
- Ramp Off Cedar Park DriveDirections
- Landing at Paradise DriveDirections
- Access at The End Of Gonring DrDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 9,362 walleye large fingerling, 7.6" |
| 2024 | 7,200 walleye large fingerling, 6" 2,400,000 walleye fry, 0.3" |
| 2023 | 9,364 walleye large fingerling, 7.55" |
| 2022 | 8,200 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2020 | 7,023 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
The DNR has 18 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rainbow Smelt · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Cedar
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Catches & reportsLakes near Cedar
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cedar LakeWashington | 1.8 | 246 | 56 ft |
| Silver Lake (Paradise Valley)Washington | 2.5 | 118 | 47 ft |
| Lucas LakeWashington | 2.9 | 78 | 15 ft |
| Barton PondWashington | 5.4 | 67 | 5 ft |
| Pike LakeWashington | 6.1 | 522 | 45 ft |
| Wallace LakeWashington | 7 | 52 | 35 ft |
| Smith LakeWashington | 7 | 86 | 5 ft |
| Green LakeWashington | 9.7 | 71 | 37 ft |
Cedar questions
How deep is Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake is 105 feet at its deepest, and 34 feet deep on average. It covers 937 acres.
What fish are in Cedar Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Cedar Lake?
There are 4 public launches: Access Off S Hacker Dr, Ramp Off Cedar Park Drive, Landing at Paradise Drive and Access at The End Of Gonring Dr.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Cedar Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Cedar Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Cedar Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 9,362 walleye (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.