CEDAR LAKE
Site Information
Water Name: |
Cedar Lake |
Water Type: |
Inland Lake |
Water Size: |
1750 acres |
Location: |
4 mi. SW of Carbondale |
County: |
Jackson |
Fishing Regulations: |
Public Recreational Facilities
Boat Fishing |
yes |
Boat Rental |
no |
Ramps |
yes |
Water Skiing |
no |
Motors |
restricted |
Swimming |
yes |
Camp/Picnic |
picnicking |
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.
