Alcona County · Michigan

Cedar Lake

Soundings in feet · 912 acres · deepest 10 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:10 am EDT. Get alerts for Cedar Lake

WEATHEROvernight: partly cloudy, 37°F, wind SW 5 mph. Friday: sunny, 64°F, wind NW 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIRENo wildfires or prescribed burns reported within 25 miles.

BURNINGCampfires and debris burning: check today's status with Michigan DNR.

ALGAECAUTION Satellite detected cyanobacteria across about 17% of the lake on 5 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESCedar Lake: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

9 contours, 1 to 10 ft

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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.

Size and depth

912 acres · deepest 10 ft (measured) · shoreline about 9.4 mi · clarity about 6 ft

Cedar Lake is the 3rd largest of the 40 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Alcona County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 16th deepest of the 17 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 6 of the other 31 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 9.4 miles along the state outline. About 16% of its area is deeper than 5 ft.

Ranks against Alcona County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure

Getting on the water

1 public access site on Cedar Lake.

Cedar Lake · Tawas Point State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 15 trailer spaces · 5 car spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Alcona County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Cedar Lake 10 times since 1982. The most recent stocking was 49,266 walleye on 25 June 2026. Species stocked: redear sunfish, tiger muskellunge, walleye.

10 stockings, 1982 to 2026, log scale

Latest: 25 Jun 2026: 49,266 walleye.

25 Jun 2026STOCKED49,266 walleye

16 Jun 2021STOCKED58,529 walleye

31 Oct 2016STOCKED4,170 redear sunfish

30 Jun 2016STOCKED53,919 walleye

16 Oct 2014STOCKED2,500 redear sunfish

24 Oct 2012STOCKED760 redear sunfish

Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure

Where the deep water is

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Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 6 ft (Secchi depth 1.9 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 6.2 ft of 10 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Cedar LakeWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Cedar Lake 10 times since 1982, most recently 49,266 walleye on 25 June 2026. 1 stocking so far in 2026.When algae is reported or testedMichigan DHHS has no records for this lake yet. We email when the first one is posted.When satellite sees a bloom startEPA satellite, checked daily, June to October. We email when a bloom first shows on two clear days, not every day it stays. In 2026 that happened on 27 Sep.Any lake in Alcona CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 2 emails.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 2 emails about Cedar Lake: 25 Jun and 27 Sep.

Email address

At most one email a week per lake. We email you a link to confirm before any alert is sent; every email has a one-click unsubscribe.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Crystal Lake55 ft deep · 11.1 mi · Alcona County

Brownlee Lake25 ft deep · 11.4 mi · Alcona County

Jewell Lake30 ft deep · 17.1 mi · Alcona County

Indian Lake (Middle)26 ft deep · 17.7 mi · Alcona County

Indian Lake (South)35 ft deep · 17.8 mi · Alcona County

North Lake92 ft deep · 18.4 mi · Alcona County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Cedar Lake?

Cedar Lake is 10 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 912 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Cedar Lake?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Cedar Lake.

Is Cedar Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 10 times since 1982, most recently 49,266 walleye on 25 June 2026.

How much of Cedar Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 0% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.