Lake County · lake · 797 acres
Cedar Lake
Stocked 38× since 1966 · Indiana DNR
Cedar Lake is a lake in Lake County, Indiana — most recently on May 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
83°
63°
13 mph
55%
Sat
Rain
71°
64°
18 mph
84%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
64°
17 mph
54%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Saugeye | 39,050 | 1.37" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.49" | |
| May 1 | Saugeye | 76,675 | 1.44" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Walleye | 3,163 | 6.52" | |
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.33" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.07" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.12" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.13" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.6" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.3" | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.35" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,620 | 1.5" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,620 | 1.24" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,620 | 1.22" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.24" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 8,579 | 1.2" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 11,823 | 1.25" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 1,810 | 1.2" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,620 | 1.4" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.43" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 3.5" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.66" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,839 | 1.2" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,810 | 1.11" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,825 | 1.2" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 13,109 | 1.2" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 6,867 | 1.49" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 16,000 | 1.28" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 7,935 | 1.6" | |
| — 1967 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,500 | ||
| Mar 1 | Black Crappie | 8,041 | ||
| Mar 1 | Bluegill | 3,400 | ||
| Mar 1 | Largemouth Bass | 558 | ||
| Mar 1 | Northern Pike | 16 | ||
| — 1966 — | ||||
| Dec 1 | Black Crappie | 4 | 9" | |
| Dec 1 | Bluegill | 343 | ||
| Dec 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,325 | 2.41" | |
| Dec 1 | Redear Sunfish | 45 | ||
When does Cedar Lake get stocked?
Going by 38 records since 1966, stocking here peaks in June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hidden Lake2.7 mistocked Oct 1, 1990
- Lake Dalecarlia3.3 mistocked Jun 1, 2019
- Hermit Lake2.9 mi
- Fancher Lake3.8 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
- Lake Seven4.1 mi
- Bull Run4.8 mi
- Redwing Lake5.3 mi
- Lake Bel-Aire5.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cedar Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Cedar Lake get stocked?+
Going by 38 records since 1966, stocking at Cedar Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cedar Lake?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cedar Lake?+
Cedar Lake is a lake in Lake County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.