Muskellunge Stocked · 9 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Cedar Lake fishing
Cedar Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and White Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.3 in
- Surface acres
- 1,115.4
Fish at Cedar Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 9 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
White Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Bass species guideHow Cedar Lake is stocked
About 67 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,000
Fish stocked in 2013
1,000
Fish stocked in 2015
996
Fish stocked in 2017
178
Fish stocked in 2019
16,180
Fish stocked in 2021
18,802
Fish stocked in 2022
560
Fish stocked in 2023
17,348
Fish stocked in 2025
18,165
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 553 | 12.6 in | report |
| 2025 | Walleye | 17,612 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 554 | 11.7 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 16,794 | 6.87 in | report |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 560 | 11.9 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 334 | 13.1 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 18,468 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 15,680 | 6.6 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 500 | 12.6 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 178 | 11.5 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 996 | 12.1 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | 11.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | 9.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Alden, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
The only boat ramp is the Town of Alden landing at the northeast end (concrete ramp, vault toilet, boarding dock, picnic area); overflow parking is across 10th Avenue at the old Cedar Lake Schoolhouse. The route to the dock isn't ADA accessible. An unimproved carry-in is in the southwest bay.
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Common questions
What fish are at Cedar Lake?
Fishing Cedar Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 9 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 11.8 in. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.8 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Cedar Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011. About 67 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Cedar Lake?
Stocked fish average 10.3 in. Muskellunge average 11.8 in. Walleye average 6.8 in.
How do you get on Cedar Lake?
The nearest town is Alden, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The only boat ramp is the Town of Alden landing at the northeast end (concrete ramp, vault toilet, boarding dock, picnic area); overflow parking is across 10th Avenue at the old Cedar Lake Schoolhouse. The route to the dock isn't ADA accessible. An unimproved carry-in is in the southwest bay.