Little Cedar Lake fishing

Little Cedar Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

Little Cedar Lake
Photo: Leehall7, Public domain
Last stocked
2024
Walleye
Plants on record
10
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
3.8 in
Surface acres
258.5

Fish at Little Cedar Lake

1 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2024 · avg 3.8 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Spring, summer and autumn activities on Little Cedar Lake include fishing, and ice fishing is a winter activity. Many species of fish are found in Little Cedar Lake, including northern pike, walleye, rock bass, smallmouth bass, bluegills, carp, and bullheads. Panfish and Largemouth Bass are also present in the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Little Cedar Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 4,009 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Washington County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2011

8,659

Fish stocked in 2013

8,610

Fish stocked in 2016

2,766

Fish stocked in 2018

178,612

Fish stocked in 2020

3,719

Fish stocked in 2023

380,000

Fish stocked in 2024

453,884

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2024Walleye3,8846.96 inreport
2024Walleye450,0000.3 inreport
2023Walleye380,0000.25 inreport
2020Walleye3,7198 inreport
2018Walleye3,6127.5 inreport
2018Walleye175,0000.25 inreport
2016Walleye2,7669.2 inreport
2013Walleye8,6101.63 inreport
2011Walleye3,1721.9 inreport
2011Walleye5,4871.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Polk, WI
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Ackerman's Grove County Park, on the southeast shore at 4875 County Highway Z, has a trailered concrete ramp with an ADA-accessible dock, flush restrooms, and an ADA fishing platform beside the launch. A county launch permit is needed, and the trailer lot is the only launch parking.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Little Cedar Lake

Little Cedar Lake has several invasive species, including Banded Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, and Zebra Mussel. Other non-native invasive species present are Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil, Phragmites, Purple Loosestrife, Spiny Naiad, Starry Stonewort, and Yellow Iris. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Little Cedar Lake
Leehall7, Public domain

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Common questions

What fish are at Little Cedar Lake?

Fishing Little Cedar Lake usually means Walleye. All 10 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 3.8 in. Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Little Cedar Lake stocked?

Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2011. About 4,009 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Washington County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 7 years between 2011 and 2024.

How big are the fish stocked at Little Cedar Lake?

Walleye stocked at Little Cedar Lake average 3.8 in.

How do you get on Little Cedar Lake?

The nearest town is Polk, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Ackerman's Grove County Park, on the southeast shore at 4875 County Highway Z, has a trailered concrete ramp with an ADA-accessible dock, flush restrooms, and an ADA fishing platform beside the launch. A county launch permit is needed, and the trailer lot is the only launch parking.

Which lakes near Little Cedar Lake were stocked more recently?

Cedar Lake (1.8 mi), Druid Lake (11.3 mi), and Lannon County Park Pond (15.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Cedar Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Druid Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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