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Lake Information for Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is an artificial impoundment constructed for the purpose of water supply for the City of Carbondale. Approximately 50% of the shoreline is owned by the U.S. Forest Service. The Lake receives moderate to heavy fishing pressure and is popular with Missouri anglers from Cape Girardeau and the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
Cedar Lake is 1750 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 40 feet with an average depth of 14 feet. Storage of the lake is 25,000 acre-feet of water. The shoreline length is 30 miles. Water clarity can range from six inches to 20 feet.
The city of Carbondale operates a parking lot, swimming beach, and boat dock at Cedar Lake. An admission fee is charged. The boat power limit is 10 horsepower or less. The nearest interstate exit is Exit 30 on Interstate 57.
Cedar Lake is managed for bass and crappie fishing. It was described in 2007 as receiving "moderate to heavy" fishing pressure from the recreationally active people of southern Illinois anad southeast Missouri.
Fishing for Carp is best May through October in the shallow shorelines.
Fishing for Channel Catfish is best June through August. Try the upper creek channels and along the dam.
Crappie fishing is best in March and April in the standing timber and brush.
Largemouth bass fishing is also best in March and April around the coves and points.
Businesses Located Nearby
Boat Rental
- Crownline Boats
- 11884 Country Club Rd - West Frankfort, IL
- (618) 937-6426
- Lakeside Boat & Motors
- 2501 S 10th - Mt Vernon, IL
- (618) 242-2600
- Ridings Auto Trim
- 1912 Walnut St - Murphysboro, IL
- (618) 687-1246
Vacation Rental
- Stone Creek Golf Club
- 503 Stone Creek Dr - Makanda, IL
- (618) 351-4653
- Motel 6 Carbondale
- 700 E Main St - Carbondale, IL
- (618) 457-5566
- Giant City State Park Lodge
- 460 Giant City Rd - Makanda, IL
- (618) 457-4921
Bar and Restaurant
- 17th Street Bar & Grill
- 214 N 17th St - Murphysboro, IL
- (618) 684-3722
- 17th Street Bar & Grill
- 32 N 17th St - Murphysboro, IL
- (618) 684-3722
- Callihans Irish Pub
- 760 E Grand Ave - Carbondale, IL
- (618) 529-5494