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Cedar

Itasca County
Near Oslund
DOW: 31082900
Yellow PerchGood · 65Rock BassGood · 53Largemouth BassGood · 50

A 178-acre lake near Oslund in Itasca County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1986.

Fish Species (11)

Yellow Perch

Good · 65

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 18.4 per gill net · typical 3.4–43.6 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 14, 19860.25-0.20 lbs
Jul 14, 198618.40-0.22 lbs
Jul 13, 19770.50-0.25 lbs

Rock Bass

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 14, 19860.75-0.37 lbs
Jul 14, 19863.40-0.59 lbs
Jul 13, 19771.75-0.66 lbs

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
2.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 14, 19860.25-2.10 lbs
Jul 14, 19860.60-0.90 lbs
Jul 13, 19771.75-1.61 lbs

Bluegill

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 12.5 per trap net · typical 6.1–46.6 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 14, 198612.50-0.18 lbs
Jul 14, 19863.20-0.16 lbs
Jul 13, 197712.25-0.31 lbs

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
2.05 lbs

Catch rate: 4.2 per gill net · typical 3.5–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 14, 19860.50-1.10 lbs
Jul 14, 19864.20-2.05 lbs
Jul 13, 19776.00-2.13 lbs

Pumpkinseed

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 14, 19861.80-0.23 lbs
Jul 14, 19863.50-0.10 lbs
Jul 13, 19772.75-0.23 lbs

Walleye

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 14, 19860.40-3.00 lbs
Other species in this lake (4)

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

Brown Bullhead

Good · 58

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
1.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.1 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 13, 19770.75-1.10 lbs

White Sucker

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
5.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 13, 19770.25-5.60 lbs

Black Bullhead

Average · 49

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per gill net · typical 0.8–7.7 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 14, 19860.20-0.50 lbs

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jul 14, 19860.50-0.60 lbs

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Biologist Notes

July 14, 1986ALL SPECIES ARE WITHIN LIMITS FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE.

ALL SPECIES ARE WITHIN LIMITS FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE.

July 13, 1977All fish populations appear to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

All fish populations appear to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Cedar?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Northern Pike 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 45 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 1986. 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.

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Lake Details

Surface Area
177.93 acres
Max Depth
45 ft
Shoreline
2.46 mi
Public Access
Not confirmed
View on DNR LakeFinderDNR depth map (PDF)

Location

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47.6405°N, 93.9746°W

Depth contours: Minnesota DNR, digitized from lake surveys of varying vintage. Water levels change — verify on the water.

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