Cedar
Morrison County, Minnesota — DOW #49014000
181 Surveys
Special Regulations for Cedar
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five.
- Maximum size limit 26". Possession limit three.
- Possession limit two.
Invasive Species Alert
Cedar has confirmed populations of:
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Cedar.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2018-05-07 | Standard electrofishing | 61.9 | — | 1.54 lb | 324 |
| 2008-05-27 | Standard electrofishing | 259.2 | — | 0.66 lb | 144 |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.81 lb | 13 |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 20 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard electrofishing | 222.0 | — | 0.66 lb | 222 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.74 lb | 14 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.27 lb | 9 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.36 lb | 5 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.53 lb | 14 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.82 lb | 4 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard electrofishing | 107.0 | — | 1.05 lb | 107 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.96 lb | 22 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.45 lb | 10 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 2015-04-07 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.74 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-05-27 | Standard electrofishing | 14.4 | — | 0.62 lb | 8 |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 0.0 | — | 1.32 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard electrofishing | 3.0 | — | 0.60 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.43 lb | 1 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.78 lb | 2 |
| 2015-04-07 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.63 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-05-27 | Standard electrofishing | 23.4 | — | 0.46 lb | 13 |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 2.8 | — | 3.64 lb | 67 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.71 lb | 3 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 1.34 lb | 15 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 4.25 lb | 8 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 6.03 lb | 2 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 0.9 | — | 3.46 lb | 20 |
| 2015-04-07 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 4.26 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 14 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 5.38 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.74 lb | 8 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.61 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 4.75 lb | 3 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.13 lb | 38 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 22.2 | — | — | 33 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 69.7 (above normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.03 lb | 627 |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 27.3 | — | — | 246 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 14 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 26.1 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.07 lb | 183 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 3 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 45.1 (above normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.03 lb | 406 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 7 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 18.8 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.10 lb | 188 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.13 lb | 16 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 2.7 | — | — | 8 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 74.3 (above normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.03 lb | 669 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.09 lb | 37 |
| 2015-04-07 | Special trap nets | 1.9 | — | 0.13 lb | 34 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.26 lb | 26 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.24 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.59 lb | 10 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.32 lb | 6 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.77 lb | 7 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.35 lb | 4 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.40 lb | 4 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.27 lb | 10 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.53 lb | 11 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.12 lb | 12 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.51 lb | 2 |
| 2015-04-07 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 0.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 28.1 | — | — | 253 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.4 | — | — | 8 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | — | 1 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.27 lb | 3 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 7.3 | — | — | 22 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.21 lb | 5 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 0.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 3.8 | — | 3.02 lb | 92 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.72 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 4.02 lb | 38 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.48 lb | 3 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.46 lb | 43 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.87 lb | 2 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.07 lb | 3 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard electrofishing | 3.0 | — | 6.32 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 3.37 lb | 43 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.80 lb | 3 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 6.7 | — | 3.11 lb | 155 |
| 2015-04-07 | Special trap nets | 5.6 | — | 2.14 lb | 101 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.17 lb | 9 |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.09 lb | 25 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.16 lb | 28 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.17 lb | 16 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2015-04-07 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 0.0 | — | 0.26 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.4 | — | — | 13 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.4 | — | — | 20 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.18 lb | 20 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.14 lb | 2 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.09 lb | 14 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.05 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-04-20 | Special trap nets | 1.4 | — | — | 34 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 16.8 | — | — | 25 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 17.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 156 |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.6 | — | — | 41 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 70 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 9.7 | — | 0.11 lb | 87 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 8 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 65 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 102 |
| 2011-04-16 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.13 lb | 16 |
| 2015-04-07 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 3 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 1.08 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.88 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.67 lb | 21 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 1.27 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.55 lb | 4 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.93 lb | 4 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.71 lb | 18 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.77 lb | 9 |
LED
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 4 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 12.8 | — | 19 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.8 | — | 61 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 402.0 | — | 1206 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.6 | — | 14 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 86.0 | — | 258 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | 7 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.4 | — | 5 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | 2 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 3 |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | 16 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 50.0 | — | 150 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 38.4 | — | 346 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 14.1 | — | 21 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 17.9 | — | 161 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.1 | — | 15 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 66.7 | — | 200 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 3 |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | 2 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 3 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.6 | — | 23 |
PGS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.73 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.47 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.92 lb | 2 |
| 2013-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.92 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.21 lb | 1 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 15.2 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.05 lb | 91 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.13 lb | 7 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.08 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.89 lb | 6 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.15 lb | 2 |
| 1959-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.38 lb | 6 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.93 lb | 4 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.71 lb | 1 |
| 2015-04-07 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
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