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Fishing Cedar Lake: what the data says
8-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 14 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Pumpkinseed fishing at Cedar Lake
Spring pumpkinseed on Cedar Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 8 ft. They move out to 2 to 10 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 14 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | midday & dusk | Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly) |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Brown Bullhead fishing at Cedar Lake
Spring brown bullhead on Cedar Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 3 to 12 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in winter. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 12 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 6 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake is about 14 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Cedar Lake?
Anglers target pumpkinseed, brown bullhead on Cedar Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Cedar Lake?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for pumpkinseed in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Cedar Lake?
For pumpkinseed, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Little Rock Lake · Little Black Lake · Big Salmon Lake · Camel Lake · Little Salmon Lake · Slide Lake
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