Cedar Lake (Manitowoc County)
Cedar Lake is the largest inland lake in Manitowoc County, near Kiel in the Town of Schleswig. It is known for bass, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
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 Boat Ramp (Manitowoc County)RampConcrete ramp with 2 lanes, vault toilet, 11 to 15 truck and trailer spots plus extra parking across the road. County access has a fishing area and picnic area.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Cedar Lake Boat RampPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cedar Lake (Manitowoc County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Cedar Lake (Manitowoc County) ↗Local tips
- Max depth is 21 feet, so fish weed edges and the first drop-offs.
- Motorboat and water ski restrictions are posted at the access, so read them before launching.
- Arrive early on summer weekends because the ramp area is busy.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.