Fishing Cedar Lake in Pine County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Cedar Lake is one of the Pine County listings for Minnesota. The surface lies 922 feet up. It runs to roughly 69 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The bank runs about 1.5 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. Hinckley sits 7.8 miles from the bank. Minneapolis is the closest city, 68 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Cedar Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Pine County records list northern pike, bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Cedar Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 69°F for July and 8°F for January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Cedar Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Mud Lake, 1.4 miles out. What applies at Cedar Lake may have changed since it was mapped.