Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Roberts Lake fishing
Roberts Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 21
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.3 in
- Surface acres
- 432.8
Fish at Roberts Lake
Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 7 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guideRoberts Lake is a 435 acre lake located in Forest County. It has a maximum depth of 31 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake's water is moderately clear. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Roberts Lake is stocked
About 236 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 9 lakes in Forest County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
14,732
Fish stocked in 2012
2,600
Fish stocked in 2013
6,429
Fish stocked in 2015
6,731
Fish stocked in 2017
6,732
Fish stocked in 2019
6,430
Fish stocked in 2020
6,225
Fish stocked in 2021
6,744
Fish stocked in 2022
7,354
Fish stocked in 2023
18,377
Fish stocked in 2024
10,775
Fish stocked in 2025
8,916
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 216 | 10.5 in | report |
| 2025 | Walleye | 8,700 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 6,500 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 1,309 | 12.8 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 2,966 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 18,377 | 6.91 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 7,354 | 7.58 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 6,526 | 7.6 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 218 | 10.66 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 6,225 | 7.16 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 6,225 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 205 | 11.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 208 | 10.8 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 6,524 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 6,526 | 7.25 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 205 | 11.4 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 6,225 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 204 | 9.7 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 2,600 | 7 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 207 | 9.2 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 14,525 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Freedom, WI
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms, camping
The only public launch is the Forest Service landing off MacArthur Trail, about 6 miles northwest of Wabeno via County W, next to a Forest Service campground: paved ramp, boarding dock with an accessible route, vault toilet and a few trailer stalls. The spring lake has a rocky bottom.
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Common questions
What fish are at Roberts Lake?
Fishing Roberts Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 14 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 7.3 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 10.5 in. Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Roberts Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011. About 236 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 9 lakes in Forest County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
How big are the fish stocked at Roberts Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.3 in. Walleye average 7.3 in. Muskellunge average 10.5 in.
How do you get on Roberts Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Freedom, WI. Facilities include dock, restrooms, and camping. The only public launch is the Forest Service landing off MacArthur Trail, about 6 miles northwest of Wabeno via County W, next to a Forest Service campground: paved ramp, boarding dock with an accessible route, vault toilet and a few trailer stalls. The spring lake has a rocky bottom.