The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cedar Lake
Lake County, Indiana · 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
47°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a natural lake in Lake County, Indiana, covering 780 acres. Cedar Lake is the largest natural lake in northwest Indiana, formed from glacial meltwater.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.6 miles. Its surface is about 690 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 16 ft, with an average depth near 9 ft. Cedar Lake sits right on the water. The closest city is Hammond, about 14 miles away.
- Size
- 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 16 ft (average 9 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 5.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 690 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Indiana mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 47°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cedar Lake
- Cedar Lakeon the shore
- Lake Dalecarliaabout 2.5 mi southeast
- Crown Pointabout 3.9 mi northeast
- Lowellabout 4.3 mi south
- Hammondnearest city, about 14 mi north
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Questions about Cedar Lake
What fish are in Cedar Lake?
Lakes like Cedar Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cedar Lake?
About 16 ft at the deepest point, about 9 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Cedar Lake?
780 acres, with about 5.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake is on the shore; Lake Dalecarlia is about 2.5 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Cedar Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cedar Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
