Red Cedar Lake

Red Cedar Lake fishing

Fishing at Red Cedar Lake has Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

January 1, 2019

Plants on record

9

Since 2010

Species recorded

1

Average size

0.7 in

Surface acres

1,903.8

Access and facts

Nearest town
Town of Cedar Lake, WI
Boat ramp
Yes

2 public boat landings provide access to this 1897-acre lake in Barron County. Water clarity is low; maximum depth is 53 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Red Cedar Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2019 it was January 1, 2019, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2013 and 2018.

About 10,293 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 10 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Lake Chetac (8.2 mi), Long Lake (8.6 mi), Bridge Lake (9.6 mi), and Bear Lake (11.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Chetac is also stocked with Walleye, Long Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Bear Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

Fish at Red Cedar Lake

Fishing Red Cedar Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 9 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 9 plants
Plants
9 of 9
Last stocked
January 1, 2019
Average length
0.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Red Cedar Lake

Red Cedar Lake in Wisconsin offers fishing opportunities for various species. Anglers can find bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye in its waters. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye are common catches, with panfish also present. The lake reaches a maximum depth of 53 feet.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that Red Cedar Lake has low water clarity.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,500,0002010
  • 2,235,8572011
  • 1,490,0002012
  • 2,400,0002014
  • 2,640,0002015
  • 2,880,0002016
  • 2,700,0002017
  • 2,750,0002019

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2019 Walleye 2,750,000 0.5 in report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 2,700,000 0.5 in report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 2,880,000 0.5 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 2,640,000 0.5 in report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 2,400,000 0.5 in report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 1,490,000 – report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 35,857 2.33 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 2,200,000 0.2 in report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 2,500,000 0.2 in report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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