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Natural inland lake

Cedar Island Lake

Oakland County, Michigan

Cedar Island Lake is in White Lake Township, Oakland County. It is a deep lake of about 144 acres with a public boat ramp.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area147 acres
Max depth72 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Walleye●●○○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Cedar Island Lake public rampRamp
    Public boat ramp and water access listed by Michigan DNR in White Lake Township.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cedar Island Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • The lake drops to about 72 feet, so look for deep structure in midsummer.
  • Fish weed edges near shore for bass and panfish.
  • Use the public ramp in White Lake Township and check posted rules.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.