---
type: lake
name: "Cedar Lake"
county: "Morrison"
nearest_town: "Upsala"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 236
max_depth_ft: 88
latitude: 45.81414
longitude: -94.63667
lake_score: 72
dnr_lake_id: "49014000"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/cedar-lake
---

# Cedar Lake

Lake in Morrison County, Minnesota, near Upsala

- **Surface Area**: 236 acres
- **Max Depth**: 88 ft
- **Average Depth**: 39 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 17.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 72/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Cedar Lake is a 236-acre lake near Upsala in Morrison County, Minnesota. It reaches 88 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 39 feet, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 17.4 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to black crappie, northern pike, and walleye, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Cedar Lake Memorial Park Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 15, based on 25 years of DNR ice-out records.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Black Crappie**: Daily limit five.
- **Northern Pike**: Maximum size limit 26". Possession limit three.
- **Walleye**: Possession limit two.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Cedar Lake Memorial Park Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Ice-Out

- **Median ice-out**: April 15
- **Years of record**: 25
- **Earliest**: 2012-03-19
- **Latest**: 2013-05-10

## Nearby Lakes

- [Pine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/pine-lake) - 1.2 miles, 178 acres
- [Mound Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/mound-lake) - 2.5 miles, 270 acres
- [Lake Mary](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/lake-mary) - 3.3 miles, 129 acres
- [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/bass-lake-grey-eagle) - 4.8 miles, 94 acres
- [Buck Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/buck-lake) - 4.8 miles, 61 acres
- [Twin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/twin-lake) - 5 miles, 121 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.81414,-94.63667)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=49014000)
- [All lakes in Morrison County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/cedar-lake)*