Little Cedar Lake (Wisconsin) facts for kids
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 Little Cedar Lake
Location in Wisconsin
Little Cedar Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Town of West Bend, Town of Polk, in Washington County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43°22′35″N 88°13′38″W / 43.37639°N 88.22722°W |
| Primary inflows | Cedar Creek |
| Primary outflows | Cedar Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
| Max. width | 0.7 mi (1.1 km) |
| Surface area | 246 acres (1 km2) |
| Max. depth | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Shore length1 | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Islands | 1 (Unnamed) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Little Cedar Lake is a beautiful lake located in southeastern Wisconsin, United States. It's a popular spot for fun activities all year round! You can find it right in the middle of Washington County, near the Town of West Bend and the Town of Polk. The lake is about 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee and 5 miles southwest of the City of West Bend.
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Discover Little Cedar Lake
Little Cedar Lake is a great place to visit for outdoor adventures. It's known for its clear waters and many ways to have fun, no matter the season.
Lake Facts and Figures
Little Cedar Lake covers an area of about 246 acres. That's like 186 football fields! It has a shoreline of 4.5 miles, which is great for walking or exploring. The deepest part of the lake is about 56 feet, which is as tall as a five-story building.
The lake's water comes from Cedar Creek, which flows into the northwest side. Cedar Creek also flows out of the lake from its southern tip, past a small dam.
Fun Activities All Year
Little Cedar Lake offers many exciting activities throughout the year.
Spring, Summer, and Autumn Fun
When the weather is warm, from spring to autumn, the lake is busy with people enjoying the water. You can go boating, try water skiing, or spend a relaxing day fishing. It's a perfect spot for families and friends to enjoy the sunshine and cool water.
Winter Adventures
In winter, Little Cedar Lake completely freezes over. The ice can get very thick, sometimes up to 36 inches! This makes it a perfect place for winter sports. Popular activities include ice fishing, where you can catch fish through a hole in the ice, and snowmobiling across the frozen surface.
Fish You Might Catch
Little Cedar Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. If you enjoy fishing, you might catch:
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Fall Colors Reflecting on the Lake
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Reflecting Sun
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Summer Recreation
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Independence Day Boat Parade
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Best Parade Boat
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Frozen lake
