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Round Island Lake

Round Island Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Lake County.

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Fish species in Round Island Lake

Round Island Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Round Island Lake covers about 54.8 acres.

What to Expect at Round Island Lake

Round Island Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Round Island Lake

Fish reported from Round Island Lake include northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch

For panfish at Round Island, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Round Island, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Round Island, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Round Island Lake

On a first trip to Round Island, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Round Island Lake

Spring at Round Island is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Round Island can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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