Cedar Lake Fishing in Canadian County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Cedar Lake sits in Canadian County, out in Oklahoma. The bank is 1,434 feet above sea level. The water covers some 50 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. On our Canadian County list it sits near the top for size. Some 9.7 miles away sits Hinton, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Oklahoma City, 38 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Cedar Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Canadian County include bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Cedar Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 36°F in January. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Cedar Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, H Hoehner Reservoir at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Cedar Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.