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Frequently Asked Questions About West Robinson Lake, MN
- How big is West Robinson Lake?
- How deep is West Robinson Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in West Robinson Lake?
- What are the closest cities to West Robinson Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the West Robinson Lake area?
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- What is the average air temp for West Robinson Lake?
- Are there any state parks near West Robinson Lake?
How big is West Robinson Lake?
How deep is West Robinson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in West Robinson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to West Robinson Lake?
Are there places to stay in the West Robinson Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Robinson Lake is located approximately 9 miles SW of Ely in the Superior National Forest. This shallow lake is lightly developed and most of the land surrounding the lake has a forest dominated by birch trees. State Highway 169 passes along the south shore of the lake providing motorists a scenic view of most of the lake.
There is a gravel boat ramp directly off of Hwy 169 on the south shore. The access is located within the highway right of way and should be used with caution. Small watercraft that can be transported in a truck box or a car top type is recommended. Parking is limited to the highway shoulder.
Northern pike numbers in 2014 (9.3/gill net) were identical to the long term average for all assessments on this lake. Pike sizes averaged 19.8 inches typical of past assessments. The largest pike sampled was a respectable 32.5 inches long.
Yellow perch numbers in 2014 (13.3/gill net) were up slightly compared to past assessments. Perch sizes averaged 9.1 inches which is slightly larger than the long term average. The largest perch sampled was 12.6 inches long.
Bluegill abundance in 2014 (6.2/trap net) was higher than in the past. Bluegill sizes averaged 5.3 inches which is smaller than past average size. The largest bluegill sampled was 7.4 inches long.
White sucker was the only other species sampled in 2014. They were sampled in relatively low numbers in both gear types. Sucker were sampled up to 22 inches long.
What is the average air temp for West Robinson Lake?
Are there any state parks near West Robinson Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around West Robinson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Clear Lake | 0.9 mi | 113 | 24 ft |
| Little Armstrong Lake | 1.2 mi | 70 | 26 ft |
| Armstrong Lake | 1.5 mi | 382 | 34 ft |
| Wolf Lake | 2.1 mi | 289 | 28 ft |
| Eagles Nest No. Four Lake | 2.1 mi | 178 | 49 ft |
| Pickerel Lake | 2.4 mi | 40 | 57 ft |
| Pickerel Lake | 2.4 mi | 24 | 57 ft |
| Foss Lake | 2.6 mi | 36 | 6 ft |
| Mud Lake | 3.0 mi | 176 | 27 ft |
| Eagles Nest #1 Lake | 3.1 mi | 324 | 76 ft |
