Round Lake near 46.6965, -93.1926 is a lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Round Lake covers about 554 acres, reaches a recorded 27 feet and holds about 6,357 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Round Lake Affect Fishing
Round Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Round Lake
Fish reported from Round Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, spottail shiner, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Round Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Round Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Round Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Round Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Round Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
How the Seasons Change Round Lake
Spring at Round Lake 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 Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Round Lake
On a first trip to Round Lake, 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.
Useful Tackle for Round Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Round Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Round Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 554-acre Round Lake?
At Round Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 27-foot deep end of Round Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Round Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 6,357 acre-foot storage figure mean at Round Lake?
At Round Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.
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