Cedar Lake (Van Buren County)
Cedar Lake is a mid-sized lake in northern Van Buren County, between Gobles and Pine Grove. It is known for bass, bluegill, crappie and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Stocked in the past by the DNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- South end public accessPublicSmall public access point on the south end, per a local boat rental service. Not confirmed by the DNR.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 (Van Buren 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 (Van Buren County) ↗Local tips
- Work weed edges for bass and bluegill.
- Try small jigs under a bobber for crappie.
- Check the access point before hauling a trailer, it is described as small.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.