Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake northwest of Mink Creek Pond is a reservoir in Chickasaw County, Iowa. Cedar Lake northwest of Mink Creek Pond covers about 200 acres and reaches a recorded 10 feet.

What to Expect at Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake northwest of Mink Creek Pond has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Useful Baits at Cedar Lake

Fish reported from Cedar Lake northwest of Mink Creek Pond include bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye.

Bass

For bass at Cedar Lake in Chickasaw County, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Cedar Lake in Chickasaw County, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For roaming fish at Cedar Lake in Chickasaw County, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Cedar Lake in Chickasaw County, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Cedar Lake

On a first trip to Cedar Lake in Chickasaw County, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Cedar Lake

Spring around Cedar Lake in Chickasaw County is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall around Cedar Lake in Chickasaw County can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.