Cedar Lake (Leelanau County)
Cedar Lake is in Leelanau County near Traverse City. It is a mixed warmwater lake with a state boating access site.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Brown Trout
Listed for this lake by Lake-Link. Not confirmed by DNR.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cedar Lake Boating Access SiteRampListed by the Michigan DNR as Cedar Lake BAS in Leelanau County. Check the DNR MRBIS page for ramp details.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cedar Lake (Leelanau County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Cedar Lake (Leelanau County) ↗Local tips
- Fish weed edges for bass and pike in spring.
- Try the deeper water for perch in summer.
- Check the access site before towing a large boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.