Round Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 8-9 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Round Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Round Lake, MN
- How big is Round Lake?
- How deep is Round Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Round Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Round Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Round Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Round Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Round Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Round Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Round Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Round Lake?
How big is Round Lake?
How deep is Round Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Round Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Round Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Round Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Round Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Round Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Round Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Round Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Round Lake was conducted on July 7, 2022 by Aitkin Area Fisheries Staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot seine. Backpack electrofishing and seine hauls were completed at all fourteen sampling stations. Nearshore sampling captured 13 species of fish including three species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, and Iowa Darter) and none that were tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a June 2022 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Iowa Darter and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Green Sunfish and Black Bullhead). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Data from this survey indicates the fish community of Round Lake is in good health as indicated by an FIBI score above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Mississippi River-Grand Rapids Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for Round Lake?
Are there any state parks near Round Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Round Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Horseshoe Lake | 1.6 mi | 240 | 12 ft |
| Island Lake | 2.6 mi | 244 | 25 ft |
| Camp Lake | 2.8 mi | 12 | |
| Lake Minnewawa | 3.2 mi | 2,351 | 21 ft |
| Anderson Lake | 3.4 mi | 91 | 16 ft |
| Mud Lake | 3.7 mi | 605 | |
| Mud Lake | 3.9 mi | 49 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.1 mi | 10 | |
| Big Sandy Lake | 5.4 mi | 6,125 | 84 ft |
| Spruce Lake | 6.2 mi | 17 |
