Big Cedar LakeFishing
Big Cedar Lake fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Big Cedar Lake in Wisconsin. See the latest stockings below — which species were added, how many, and when — plus size and creel limits and where to get your Wisconsin fishing license.
Regulations
Wisconsin DNR
General gamefish season May 2 - Mar 7 (muskellunge closes Dec 31 on open water); panfish open all year. Verified live 2026-07-09 via WI DNR's per-lake regulation lookup — reconfirm dates each season.
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth/smallmouth bass | 14" | 5 | — |
| Walleye/sauger/hybrids | 18" | 3 | — |
| Muskellunge | 40" | 1 | Open-water season May 2 - Dec 31 |
| Northern pike | — | 2 | No minimum length, but pike 25in-35in must be released (protected slot) |
| Panfish | — | 10 | Lower than the 25-fish statewide baseline |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Big Cedar Lake through the state portal.