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Cedar Lake

Town(s): Sturbridge MA
County: Worcester

Size: 183 acres
Average Depth: 9 feet
Maximum Depth: 20 feet

Boating Allowed: Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Jet-skis, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply, Other Restrictions, See Comments
Boating Comments: For rules and regulations, see http://www.cedarlakeassociation.org/Lake-Rules.html. The Sturbridge Police Dept patrols the lake.
Swimming: Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions

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Cedar Lake is a long and narrow fertile pond located north of the Mass Pike in Sturbridge. Development is heavy along most of the shore, especially on the east side. The west side has a large tract of undeveloped private land. The Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center borders the lake, for information see (http://www.sturbridgehosthotel.com/). The Cedar Lake Association is active in the protection and preservation of the lake. Cedar Lake is fully recreational and one of the nicest lakefront communities in the state.

There are several ways to access the lake.  The Sturbridge Host Hotel on Route 20 is sited on the lake. There is access to a small beach if you are a guest of the hotel or are eating at one of its restaurants.  Tip:  Enjoy a sunset meal at the Oxhead Tavern's patio, then dip your feet in the lake (before or after dancing to live music).

For fishing on Cedar Pond, there is a small area on the west side of the pond that provides an excellent place to park and drop in a line.  Take Burgess School Road off of Route 20, near the Information Center.  The fishing spot is on the right.
 
The town's recreational beach is located at the north end of Cedar Pond.  Take Route 20 to Cedar Street.  Go past the entrance for Burgess Elementary School, and turn right at Cedar Pond Drive.  During the summer, the town offers a recreational summer camp that includes swim lessons, tennis lessons, games, and so on.  Contact the town's recreation office at (508) 347-2506 for more information about the camp.
 

Water Quality: No Known Issues, Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth: Moderate
Non-native Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum)

Fishing Comments: Catch & release only.
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill

Boat Access: Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments: Ramp made up of large boulders. 4-wheel drive vehicles recommended.
Parking Spaces: Less than 10

Directions: Mass Pike to exit 9, Route 90, west on Route 20, right on Burgess School Road.
Shoreline Development: 75-100%