Fishing at Robin Lake, Big Horn County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Robin Lake falls in Big Horn County, part of Wyoming. The water sits 10,085 feet up. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Buffalo at 28 miles is the nearest place to stop. Sheridan is 29 miles away, with Basin at 39 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Robin Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Big Horn County include brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Robin Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 12°F to 50°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid June. Break-up near mid June, freeze-up near late October: that is the shape of an average year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Robin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Crystal Lake at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Robin Lake locally before you travel.