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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cedar Lake
Alcona County, Michigan · about 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake spreads over about 1,000 acres in Alcona County, Michigan.
From end to end it runs about 5.6 miles with roughly 11.8 miles of shoreline. At about 610 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Au Sable, is about 4.8 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.8 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 610 ft
- County
- Alcona County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
Lakes like Cedar Lake in Michigan usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:27 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cedar Lake
- Au Sableabout 4.8 mi south
- Harrisvilleabout 6.7 mi north
- East Tawasabout 16 mi southwest
- Hubbard Lakeabout 17 mi northwest
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Questions about Cedar Lake
What fish are in Cedar Lake?
Lakes like Cedar Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cedar Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Cedar Lake?
About 1,000 acres, with about 11.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cedar Lake?
Au Sable is about 4.8 miles south; Harrisville is about 6.7 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Cedar Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Cedar Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
