Stearns County · 986 acres
Cedar Island Lake homes for sale
Homes on Cedar Island Lake sit in Stearns County near Richmond, Cold Spring, and Roscoe. The lake is about 986 acres, 75 feet at its deepest, and known for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Cedar Island Lake
Cedar Island Lake near Richmond is part of the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes on the Sauk River. Its 986 acres carry more than 27 miles of shoreline across several bays, with a maximum depth of 75 feet.
Cedar Island Lake is the third-largest of the 6 Stearns County lakes on this site, after Lake Koronis and Rice Lake. About 77% of it is under 15 feet deep, the zone the DNR calls littoral, where most aquatic plants grow, so shallow water makes up most of the lake.
From the middle of Cedar Island Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Richmond, 4 miles to Cold Spring, and 7 miles to Roscoe. Janet's office in Alexandria is 53 miles to the northwest.
Cedar Island Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 986 acres |
| Maximum depth | 75 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 77% |
| Shoreline | 27.1 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel |
| County | Stearns County |
| Nearest town | Richmond |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 64 mi to Richmond, an hour and 15 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 73-0133-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Some properties on Cedar Island Lake are older seasonal cabins on small lots, and others are year-round homes with full basements and heated garages. Insurance, taxes, and financing differ between the two, so it pays to know which you are buying.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Cedar Island Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Cedar Island Lake is in St. Cloud, about 19 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Spicer (25 miles) and Long Prairie (41 miles). In Richmond, whose center is about 2 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in one closing (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Cedar Island Lake right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Cedar Island Lake: year-round or seasonal, how much frontage, and your budget. She will watch NorthstarMLS for you and call when a fit comes up.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Cedar Island Lake
Is there public access on Cedar Island Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Cedar Island Lake.
What fish are in Cedar Island Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Cedar Island Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 73-0133-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Cedar Island Lake?
Cedar Island Lake reaches 75 feet at its deepest and covers about 986 acres, with 27.1 miles of shoreline. That makes it the second-deepest of the 6 Stearns County lakes on this site.
Are homes on Cedar Island Lake seasonal or year-round?
Both kinds are common, and the difference matters. Older cabins may lack insulation, a furnace, or a year-round water line, while newer homes are built for winter. Janet checks which category a property falls in before you tour it.
Ready when you are
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