Cedar Lake is in Le Flore County, Oklahoma inside the Ouachita National Forest. Considered a part of Indian Nations National Scenic and Wildlife Area, it is about south of Heavener, Oklahoma, and west of Mena, Arkansas."Cedar Lake Recreation Area." U. S. Department of Agriculture. Accessed August 9, 2015.
It is a different body of water from the privately owned Cedar Lake in Canadian County, Oklahoma.
Description The lake surface covers . The storage capacity is . Its earthen dam is high and long. The maximum storage is . The elevation is
Now owned by the U. S. Forest Service, the lake was constructed on Big Cedar Creek in 1937"Cedar Lake, Oklahoma." Find lakes.com. Undated. Accessed June 13, 2018. by the Civilian Conservation Corps for erosion-control purposes. It is primarily used for recreation, and features fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and camping activities. The lake is open year-round. Accessed August 9, 2015.
Fishing The lake is regularly stocked with largemouth bass, catfish and bluegill. According to an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) official, it is known for its big bass potential.Hill, Steven. "New state record largemouth bass, March 18, 2013. Accessed November 14, 2016.
Dale Miller set a state record when he caught a 14 pound 13.7 ounce largemouth bass, having a length of 26 inches and a girth of 23 inches. ODWC confirmed the record measurement, then released the fish back to the lake. The previous record was held by Benny Williams, Jr., who caught a 14 pound 12 ounce bass from the same lake on March 23, 2012.
See also Indian Nations National Wildlife and Scenic Area
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