Cedar Creek is located about 15 miles from Athens Texas between US Highway 175 and Texas Highway 274. The Surface area is about 32,623 acres, with a Maximum depth of 53 feet. It was Impounded in 1965.

The lake Conservation Pool Elevation is 322 feet, with a fluctuation of around 4 feet annually. Water clarity is moderately clear on the lower lake to muddy ion the upper lake.

Lake Vegetation is floating Native emergent and submergent, in coves and creeks in the lower end of Cedar Creek.

Lake Fish Species: Largemouth bass White & hybrid striped bass Bluegill Channel, blue & flathead catfish White & black crappie

Cabins For Rent: Cabins are adequate on the Lake, but you must do your homework. There are a wide range of daily prices from $40 to $95 with weekly rates adjusted lower. A few Cedar Creek fishing guides live on their home lake and more are offering cabins on their own property. This is an ideal situation because in addition to the seclusion and staying away from the crowds, you have the guide’s expertise and Cedar Creek lake fishing tips. Fishing Reports: Keep yourself up to date about the latest Cedar Creek Fishing. If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the latest Cedar Creek info for your trip. The local fishing guides offer this on their websites. Be sure to get the right Cedar Creek Fishing Report. Black bass fishing is best in the lower lake where the water is more clear. The lake record is 14.65 pounds. Cat fish are abundant, with many more blues than channel cat fish. Striped bass are stocked every year with the lake record of 13.19 pounds.

Fishing Cover and Structure: Most of the submerged vegetation is located near the backs of coves in the lower lake. Some emergent vegetation is present in the top end of the lake but the water is shallow. I suggest looking for underwater islands across the lake from Caney and Clear creeks

Tips: Anglers usually follow the birds to locate schools of white bass and stripers. The fishing is usually good all year but is much better in the spring months. Look for black bass in the weeds in the back ends of the coves and in the lower third of Cedar Creek. Recommend live bait or cut shad or for catfish.