Cedar Lake (Iron County)
Cedar Lake is a 187 acre lake in Iron County near Mercer. It is a shallow lowland drainage lake with muskie, walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cedar Lake AccessRampPaved ramp, one lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls. Blacktop to lake bottom, trim up to load. No dock or restrooms.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Cedar Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cedar Lake (Iron County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Turtle River Trading CompanyNearby5227 N Hwy 51, Mercer, WI 54547715-476-0123Directions ↗
Local tips
- Bottom is rock, sand and gravel, so look for smallmouth on the rocky areas.
- The ramp has no dock, so bring a partner to help launch.
- The lake connects by water to Catherine Lake, so it is easy to try both.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.