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
Washington County, Wisconsin · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a lake in Washington County, Wisconsin, covering about 860 acres.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.4 miles. Its surface is about 1,030 ft above sea level. Slinger lies about 2 miles to the south. The closest city is Waukesha, about 24 miles away.
- Size
- About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,030 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 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
For a lake of this size in Wisconsin, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
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 6:44 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cedar Lake
- Slingerabout 2 mi south
- West Bendabout 3.4 mi northeast
- Bartonabout 4 mi northeast
- Jacksonabout 5.8 mi southeast
- Waukeshanearest city, about 24 mi south
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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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 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 860 acres, with about 9.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cedar Lake?
Slinger is about 2 miles south; West Bend is about 3.4 miles northeast.
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.
