Cedar

Cass County

Near Elevenmile Corner

DOW: 11008200

Northern PikeGood · 69BluegillGood · 50PumpkinseedAverage · 46

A 21-acre lake near Elevenmile Corner in Cass County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (9)

Northern Pike

Good · 69

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

6.30 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1985	1.00	-	6.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 27.3 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1985	27.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 27, 1985	4.50	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1985	1.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 27, 1985	2.25	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 44

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1985	1.75	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 27, 1985	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1985	1.25	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 27, 1985	4.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rainbow Trout

Average · 41

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1985	1.00	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1985	1.00	-	1.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–16.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1985	1.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 36

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1985	0.75	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 27, 1985BLUEGILL AND LARGEMOUTH BASS POPULATIONS ARE HIGH. NORTHERN PIKE NUMBERS ARE BELOW MEDIANS, BUT WEIGHT PER NET IS ABOVE MEDIANS.

BLUEGILL AND LARGEMOUTH BASS POPULATIONS ARE HIGH. NORTHERN PIKE NUMBERS ARE BELOW MEDIANS, BUT WEIGHT PER NET IS ABOVE MEDIANS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Cedar?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in Cedar. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Cedar?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Cedar. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Cedar?

Cedar has a maximum depth of 28 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Cedar last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Cedar is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Cedar have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Cedar in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Cedar?

No — Cedar has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.