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Red Cedar Lake (Jefferson County)

Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Red Cedar Lake is a very shallow 344-acre lake in Jefferson County in southern Wisconsin. WDNR lists panfish as the fish present.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area344 acres
Max depth6 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●○○○

WDNR lists panfish as present

Crappie●●○○○

Panfish present, species not specified

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Public boat landingRamp
    One public landing listed by WDNR.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Red Cedar Lake (Jefferson County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Max depth is about 6 feet, so a small boat or kayak works well.
  • Watch for stumps and shallow spots when running a motor.
  • Check for current regulations before fishing.

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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.