Round Lake

Round Lake

Size
1651ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Round Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye

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: Including Gull, Upper Gull, Margaret, Ray, Love, Nisswa, and Roy Lakes

  • Northern Pike: All from 30-40” must be immediately released. Possession limit two, only one over 40”.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
2-9 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.4
0Statewide Range19.6

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
Jul
2019
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20199
Crappie
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No survey data
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
2007
Jul
2013
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
7-17 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1
0Statewide Range3.68

Round Lake Largemouth 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
Jul
2019
Jul
Northern pike
fish
18-36 in
Length Range
26 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.33
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
Jul
2019
Jul
Perch
fish
5-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
26.4
0Statewide Range43.58

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
Jul
2019
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
3-8 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.47
0Statewide Range6.18

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
2013
Jul
2019
Jul
Rock bass
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
6.73
0Statewide Range6.58

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
Jul
2019
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
8-19 in
Length Range
15 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.73
0Statewide Range3.42

Round Lake Smallmouth 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
2007
Jul
2013
Jul
2019
Jul
Walleye
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7.33
0Statewide Range16.93

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
Jul
2019
Jul