Round Lake

Round Lake

Size
2,792ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Round Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass

Overview

Round Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Location: Near Squaw Lake including the Popple River downstream to State Highway Bridge 46

  • Walleye: All from 20-24” must be immediately released. One over 24” allowed in possession.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
11-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.3571
0Statewide Range19.6668

Round Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jun
2019
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20219
201910
Crappie
fish
11-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.9286
0Statewide Range12.6668

Round Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jun
2019
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
7-8 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2006
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2006
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2001
Jun
2006
Jun
Northern pike
fish
11-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
12.9286
0Statewide Range19.75

Round Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jun
2019
Jun
Perch
fish
11-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
15.9286
0Statewide Range43.5833

Round Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jun
2019
Jun
Pumpkinseed
fish
6-7 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2013
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2013
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.1429
0Statewide Range6.1668

Round Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jun
2013
Jun
Rock bass
fish
11-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.0667
0Statewide Range4.2223

Round Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jun
2019
Jun
Walleye
fish
11-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
12
0Statewide Range16.9168

Round Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jun
2019
Jun