Roberts Lake Fishing in Clermont County, Ohio

• Overview

  The Clermont County end of Ohio holds Roberts Lake. Height above sea level is 863 feet. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. It is a small entry by Clermont County standards. Some 3.7 miles away sits Amelia, the nearest settlement. Cincinnati sits 21 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Roberts Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Clermont County records list smallmouth bass, bluegill and rainbow darter among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Roberts Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 74°F in July and bottom out at 29°F in January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Roberts Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. There are toilets half a mile off. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Kates Lake is 0.8 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Roberts Lake.