
FISHING LIMITS ON CEDAR LAKE (per person)
WALLEYE:
4 in possession at any time, one of which can be
18" or over.
NORTHERN:
4 in possession at any time, one of which can be
greater
than 35.5". There is a no keeper slot of 27.5" to
35.5".
MUSKY:
1 in possession at any time, 54"min. length for
keepers.
SMALLMOUTH
BASS: 4 in possession after July 1st, with no size limit.
Before
July 1st possession is 2 with none over 13.75".
PERCH:
50 in possession at any time,
with no size limit.
The
above possession and length limits on Cedar Lake have been
instrumental in improving and sustaining a quality fishery.
The release of
many larger reproducing fish is the key to this success.
Keeping the eater
size fish is encouraged for your fish fries while catch
and release of the
trophies with a photo taken for a replica mount is becoming
the norm.
TACKLE
HINTS AND FISHING METHODS
FISHING TACKLE AND METHODS FOR THE ABOVE SPECIES ON
CEDAR LAKE ARE IDENTICAL TO THE WAY YOU WOULD FISH
AT HOME.
For
those who are not as familiar with the species or
have not fished Cedar Lake before, we have a map in
our tackle shop that is marked with pins for likely
locations of each species.
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WALLEYE
fishing methods include jigging, drifting or slow trolling
with 6-10 lb test line. Jigs can be dressed with minnows,
leeches or crawlers. Popular artificial lures are Rapallas,
flatfish, Mepps, Little Joe and plastic grub on jighead.
Prominent colors are: chartreuse, white, pearl, orange,
black, brown and grey.
NORTHERN
can best be fished by casting weedbeds and trolling with
10-20 lb test line. Live bait could include large minnows,
chubs or suckers. Trusted artificial lures are: Suick, buzz
baits, large spoons, Rapallas, flatfish and spinner baits
in any of the following colors: orange, red, silver, black,
white, chartreuse and blue.
MUSKY
casting in weedbeds, rocky shoals and points is the proven
method for success. 30 lb plus test line and 12"-16"
steel leaders are a must. Popular lures are jerk baits (especially
surface), Top Raiders, Bucktails, Suicks and Rapallas. Colors
range from black, orange, perch, chartreuse to white and
brown.
SMALLMOUTH
BASS action is best by casting or jigging on rocky
points and shallow structure with 4 to 8 lb test line. Leeches
work best for live bait although minnows and crawlers are
also used. Mepps, Roostertail, Rapallas, Jitterbug, small
crank baits, tube jigs, Little Cleo and imitation crawdad
lures have been successful for many of our guests. Flashy
colors such as fire tiger, chartreuse, perch, silver and
white are best for attracting these fighters.
PERCH
tend to travel together with walleye and can be fished with
similar methods such as jigging while some prefer using
a jig or hook and sinker with a slip bobber. 4 to 6 lb test
line is sufficient. A small piece of nightcrawler, leech
or small minnow are typical live baits. Chief colors are
chartreuse, white, yellow and pink.
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