Cedar Lake (Washtenaw County)
Cedar Lake is in Sylvan Township in Washtenaw County, about three miles west of Chelsea. It is a small lake with a Michigan DNR boat ramp, known for bluegill and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common game fish in the DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cedar Lake DNR boat rampRampPublic boat ramp and water access near Chelsea, listed by the Michigan 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 (Washtenaw 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 (Washtenaw County) ↗Local tips
- Fish bluegill around weed edges in the main basin, which reaches 27 feet.
- The lake is small, so a light boat or kayak is plenty.
- Check the posted launch rules before you go because ramp details were not confirmed in full.
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