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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Cedar Lake is a lake located in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Largemouth bass.

Location

46°12′29″N 89°57′0.1″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Cedar Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Cedar Lake, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Mercer

5.8 miles away

Boulder Junction

15.8 miles away

Marenisco

16.1 miles away

Lac du Flambeau

16.6 miles away

Ironwood

19.4 miles away

Iron Belt

22.2 miles away

Woodruff

25.0 miles away

Sayner

25.0 miles away

Minocqua

25.6 miles away

Lake Gogebic

29.6 miles away

Glidden

30.2 miles away

Park Falls

30.4 miles away

Lake Tomahawk

32.5 miles away

Watersmeet

36.5 miles away

Eagle River

38.6 miles away

Ewen

38.8 miles away

White Pine

40.7 miles away

Phillips

41.5 miles away

New Odanah

42.9 miles away

Marengo

43.5 miles away

Clam Lake

45.8 miles away

Rhinelander

46.9 miles away

Prentice

48.9 miles away

Ashland

50.9 miles away

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FAQ about Cedar Lake fishing

📍 Where is Cedar Lake located?
Cedar Lake is a lake located in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°12′29″N 89°57′0.1″W
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🎣 Where on Cedar Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Cedar Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Cedar Lake?
The most common species in Cedar Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Cedar Lake fishing reports?
The latest Cedar Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Cedar Lake?

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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