Roberts Lake

Roberts Lake

Size
435ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Roberts Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rock bass
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Crappie
Crappie

Overview

A large perch population helps feed the muskie. Check the weeds for walleye and the shoreline bulrushes for bluegill and largemouth.

Roberts Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Special Species Regulations

  • Bullheads: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
  • Catfish: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
  • Cisco And Whitefish: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
  • Lake Sturgeon: Closed: No fishing allowed.
  • Largemouth Bass And Smallmouth Bass: June 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
  • Largemouth Bass: May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
  • Muskellunge And Hybrids: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water: The minimum length limit is 40” and the daily bag limit is 1.
  • Northern Pike: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
  • Paddlefish: Closed: No fishing allowed.
  • Panfish: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.
  • Rock, Yellow, And White Bass: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
  • Rough Fish: Open All Year: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
  • Round Goby: Open All Year: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office.
  • Ruffe: Open All Year: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office.
  • Shovelnose Sturgeon: Closed: No fishing allowed.
  • Smallmouth Bass: May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026: No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
  • Trout: See specific regulations: See Trout Regulations
  • Walleye, Sauger, And Hybrids: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027: The minimum length is 15”, but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20” to 24” may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24” is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
  • White Perch: Open All Year: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office.

Forage

Shiners, suckers and other minnow species.

Weather

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Moon Phase

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August 18, 2026
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Moon Set 10:15 PM
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Underfoot 5:18 AM
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SaturdaySa08/22
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SundaySu08/23
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MondayMo08/24
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Top Fish Species

Walleye
Walleye
8-28 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths