Round Lake

Round Lake near 45.0810, -94.5040 is a lake in Meeker County, Minnesota. Round Lake covers about 256 acres, reaches a recorded 8.1 feet and holds about 1,606 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Round Lake Affect Fishing

Round Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Baits at Round Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Round Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

How the Seasons Change Round Lake

Spring at Round Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. 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 with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Round Lake, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Round Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 256-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 8.1-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 1,606 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.