Fishing at Robble Lake, Carbon County, Montana

• Overview

  This water sits in Carbon County, Montana. The surface lies 10,141 feet up. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Carbon County. The town to know is Red Lodge, 23 miles out. Billings is the closest city, 76 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Robble Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Carbon County include rainbow trout, brook trout and sauger. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Robble Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 49°F for August and 14°F for January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early June. Ice usually gives way near early June, and forms again about early November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. On Robble Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Erratic Lake at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Robble Lake.