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Roberts Lake

Forest County · cool-water, clear water

435Acres
31ftMax depth
17ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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What Roberts is best for

DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked9.7
MuskyAbundant · stocked9.1
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthPresent4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

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✕ Deepest spot, 31 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassNo size limit · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottomrock 50% · gravel 20% · sand 15% · muck 15%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupRoberts Lake Association

Stocking

DNR records
2025
8,700 walleye large fingerling, 7.1"
216 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.5"
2024
2,966 walleye large fingerling, 7.8"
1,309 walleye yearling, 12.8"
6,500 walleye large fingerling, 7.8"
2023
18,377 walleye large fingerling, 6.91"
2022
7,354 walleye large fingerling, 7.58"
2021
6,526 walleye large fingerling, 7.6"
218 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.66"

The DNR has 36 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details
Invasive species here

Banded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Roberts

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Lost LakeForest1.57510 ft
Himley LakeForest1.81498 ft
Jungle LakeForest2.218214 ft
Little Long LakeForest2.310228 ft
Shoe LakeForest2.71697 ft
Lily LakeForest3.121124 ft
Richardson LakeForest3.65410 ft
Hardwood LakeForest3.77819 ft

Roberts questions

How deep is Roberts Lake?

Roberts Lake is 31 feet at its deepest, and 17 feet deep on average. It covers 435 acres.

What fish are in Roberts Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (abundant), walleye (abundant), panfish (common), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).

Where is the boat launch on Roberts Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Roberts Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Roberts Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Roberts Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 8,700 walleye (large fingerling) and 216 muskellunge (large fingerling).

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.