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type: compare
title: "Cedar Lake vs Cannon Lake"
county: "Rice"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/cedar-lake-vs-cannon-lake
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# Cedar Lake vs Cannon Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Rice County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Cedar Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/rice-county/cedar-lake) | [Cannon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/rice-county/cannon-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 58/100 | 56/100 |
| Nearest town | Warsaw | Faribault |
| Surface area | 902 acres | 1,593 acres |
| Max depth | 42 ft | 15 ft |
| Shoreline | 11.3 mi | 12 mi |
| Water clarity | 2 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (asphalt) |
| Fish species | 18 | 18 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | Eurasian watermilfoil | flowering rush |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/cedar-lake-vs-cannon-lake)*