Fishing at Roberts Lake, Forest County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Wisconsin holds Roberts Lake, in Forest County. What surrounds it is pine and birch. About 435 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. At about 4.8 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It ranks high for size among our Forest County listings. Crandon at 9.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. Nashville follows at 12 miles, then Antigo at 28 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Roberts Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Forest County include brown trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and bluegill. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Roberts Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 65°F and January near 11°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Roberts Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Lost Lake is 1.5 miles distant. For Roberts Lake in particular, ask before you travel.