Cedar Lake
About Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a 135-acre lake near Whipholt in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 42 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.1 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1999.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Cedar Lake
- 135 acres, up to 42 feet deep, near Whipholt
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 135 acres
- Max depth
- 42 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 72 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1999
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Pine Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Whipholt. It covers 135 acres and reaches 42 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake covers 135 acres with about 4.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 42 feet.
What fish can you catch at Cedar Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Cedar Lake?
Yes. Cedar Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Cedar Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Cedar Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Cedar Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Cedar Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.