Robinson Lake
Iron County, Michigan78 acresView mapDirections
EGLE publishes the water-quality measurements for Robinson Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 20 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Robinson Lake in Iron County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 78.1 acres.
Robinson Lake is a 78-acre lake in Iron County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 20 feet. The lake supports 13 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2017-08-27. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Robinson Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing13 species recorded
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Robinson Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Robinson Lake
These are the measurements EGLE publishes for Robinson Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 17 µg/L. TSI 45.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 17µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 45 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
Max depth
20 ft
Surface area
78 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by EGLE
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
0 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1.5 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
1,608 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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Frequently asked questions about Robinson Lake
Where is Robinson Lake?
- Robinson Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. Its water-quality measurements are published by EGLE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Robinson Lake?
- Robinson Lake in Iron County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 17 µg/L. Maximum depth: 20 ft. Surface area: 78.1 acres.
Is Robinson Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Robinson Lake?
- Robinson Lake has a maximum depth of 20 feet. The lake covers 78.1 acres.
What fish are in Robinson Lake?
- Fish species found in Robinson Lake include Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Common shiner, Golden shiner, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Northern longear sunfish, Pugnose shiner, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Western banded killifish, Yellow perch. Robinson Lake is located in Iron County, Michigan.
Can I fish at Robinson Lake?
- Public access to Robinson Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Michigan's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS2 samples · 2017
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)