Cedar

Cass County

Near Walker

DOW: 11048100

Yellow PerchGood · 65Northern PikeGood · 57PumpkinseedAverage · 26

A 36-acre lake near Walker in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (4)

Yellow Perch

Good · 65

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–23.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	16.00	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1979	6.00	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 57

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.87 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	10.00	-	1.87 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1979	1.00	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 26

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Brown Bullhead

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–10.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	6.00	-	0.35 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).

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 16, 1979Bullhead population abv state avg. with no indic. of over pop. N Pike pop. abv state avg., with normal growth rate. N Pike may migrate upstream from L…

Bullhead population abv state avg. with no indic. of over pop. N Pike pop. abv state avg., with normal growth rate. N Pike may migrate upstream from Leech Lake during spring spawning runs. Perch population near state average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Cedar?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Pumpkinseed 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 15 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 1979. 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 perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.