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Roberts Lake

Forest County, Wisconsin

Roberts Lake is a drainage lake in Forest County near Wabeno, reached off MacArthur Trail. It is known for walleye and muskie.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area435 acres
Max depth31 ft
Shoreline4.5 mi
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

About 1.8 per acre in the 2022 survey

Muskellunge●●●○○

Listed as abundant by the DNR

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Rebounding in the 2022 survey

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Being reduced by DNR removals

Northern Pike●○○○○

Greatly reduced by DNR removals

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • USFS boat landingRamp
    Public landing off MacArthur Trail near Wabeno.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Roberts Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Walleye from 20 to 24 inches must go back. Check the slot before you keep fish.
  • Bass and pike are being thinned out here, and the lake allows 5 of each with no minimum size.
  • Perch numbers are up, so small perch baits can work around walleye spots.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.