West Robinson Lake
About West Robinson Lake
West Robinson Lake is a 121-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface). Ice typically goes out around April 9, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to West Robinson Lake
- 121 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Ely
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Average water clarity around 5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 121 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 121 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 9
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- March 29, 2010
- Latest
- May 7, 2022
- Most recent
- May 4, 2023
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Robinson Lake?
West Robinson Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ely. It covers 121 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is West Robinson Lake?
West Robinson Lake covers 121 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at West Robinson Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for West Robinson Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on West Robinson Lake?
Yes. West Robinson Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth). DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at West Robinson Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at West Robinson Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
When does the ice go out on West Robinson Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 9, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 29, 2010 and the latest is May 7, 2022.