Robbins Lake Fishing Guide, Linn County, Iowa

• Overview

  Robbins Lake lies in Linn County, in Iowa. It lies 722 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Linn County list holds plenty of bigger water. Head to Hiawatha, 2.2 miles away, for anything you forgot. Cedar Rapids follows at 2.9 miles, then Robins at 4.8 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Robbins Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name bluegill, green sunfish and black crappie. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Robbins Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 18°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly mid December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Robbins Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. For boats, Ellis Harbor lies half a mile out. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. A campsite is mapped about 110 yards away, which makes an early start easier. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Cedar Lake, 2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Robbins Lake.