Robinson Lake (Nevada)
| Robinson Lake | |
|---|---|
Robinson Lake Location in Nevada | |
| Location | Ruby Mountains, Elko County, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 40°43′48″N 115°16′48″W / 40.73000°N 115.28000°W |
| Type | tarn |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 17 acres (6.9 ha) |
| Max. depth | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Surface elevation | 9,194 ft (2,802 m) |
Robinson Lake is a glacial tarn in the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada.[1] It is located just south of the shelf of Soldier Basin,[2] and at an elevation of 9,194 feet (2,802 meters).[3] It has an area of approximately 17 acres (6.9 hectares), and a depth of up to 5 feet (1.5 meters). The lake is the source for Robinson Creek, which drops steeply to the east into Ruby Valley. Both were named for a family of early settlers in Ruby Valley. The lake is a fishing spot for brook trout.[4]
References
- ^ Vanderhoff, Mark (October 26, 2003). "A Ruby in the Rough". Reno Gazette-Journal. pp. 1B, 3B.
- ^ Adventures on the Edge: Elko Area Guide to Recreation on Public Lands in Nevada. U.S. Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 2002. p. 6.
- ^ "Humboldt Snowpack Third Best Since 1980". Elko Daily Free Press. February 4, 2023. p. A1.
- ^ Doucette, Joe (July 3, 2025). "Joe's Fishing Hole. Cool Off This Weekend Fishing At An Alpine Lake". Elko Daily Free Press. p. A3.