Cedar Lake
About Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a 206-acre lake near Monticello in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 47 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 8 feet, and has roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15.8 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2020.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Cedar Lake
- 206 acres, up to 47 feet deep, near Monticello
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 15.8 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 206 acres
- Max depth
- 47 ft
- Average depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 15.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 131 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2020
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Monticello. It covers 206 acres and reaches 47 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake covers 206 acres with about 4.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 47 feet and its average depth is about 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Cedar Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Cedar Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
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.