Walleye fishing at Roberds

Spring walleye on Roberds hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 11 to 35 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 35 ft, prime for winter. Prime time lands in the evening and early morning. The summer box starts with a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled).

Yellow Perch fishing at Roberds

Early season yellow perch use the shallows, holding in 3 to 12 ft. Summer is a 10 to 30 ft game here, winter a 15 to 35 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 35 ft, prime for fall. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

Northern Pike fishing at Roberds

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 20 ft before dropping to 5 to 15 ft for winter. Fall northern pike concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 10 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage most summer days.

Muskellunge fishing at Roberds

Start shallow in spring: muskellunge sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 25 ft; cold water stacks them in 15 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 10 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a double-10 bucktail or a topwater (walk-the-dog / creeper) until the fish tell you otherwise.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Roberds

Spring puts largemouth bass in skinny water — 2 to 10 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 15 to 35 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 10 ft, rated prime for summer largemouth bass. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait covers the summer program.

White Bass fishing at Roberds

Come spring, look for white bass tight to the bank in 2 to 12 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 25 ft, then a winter hold in 11 to 35 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 35 ft of water and rates prime come winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A slab spoon or a small topwater (schooling fish) is the honest summer answer here.

How deep is Roberds?

Roberds is about 35 ft (11 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1969, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map).

What fish are in Roberds?

Anglers target walleye, yellow perch, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, freshwater drum, common carp on Roberds.

Where is the best fishing spot on Roberds?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 35 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Roberds?

For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Is Roberds stocked with fish?

Yes — per Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports records, Roberds was most recently stocked 2024 with 196,154 walleye (fry). The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Roberds?

Fishing on Roberds is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.