Robinson Lake Fishing near Wabasha, Minnesota

• Overview

  The Wabasha County end of Minnesota holds Robinson Lake. Elevation runs to 659 feet. This is sizeable water at about 958 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. Across our Minnesota listings, few waters are bigger. Nearest place of any size is Wabasha, 2.3 miles away. Lake City is 15 miles away, with Plainview at 16 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Robinson Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Wabasha County list common carp, bluegill, white bass, johnny darter and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Robinson Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 72°F, while January sits near 14°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate figures give an open season running early April to early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Anyone fishing Robinson Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Big Lake at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. For Robinson Lake in particular, ask before you travel.