Round
A 45-acre lake near Oster in Wright County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.
Fish Species (13)
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 1.25 | - | 0.32 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 1.25 | - | 0.32 lbs |
| Jun 26, 1985 | 0.75 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.6 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 2.75 | - | 4.15 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 2.75 | - | 4.15 lbs |
| Jun 26, 1985 | 1.60 | - | 3.73 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 56.3 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 11.17 | - | 0.08 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 56.25 | - | 0.14 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 56.25 | - | 0.14 lbs |
White Crappie
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.4–4.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 0.25 | - | 0.80 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 0.25 | - | 0.80 lbs |
Hybrid Sunfish
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 0.75 | - | 0.33 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 0.75 | - | 0.33 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 15.7 per gill net · typical 1.9–18 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 15.67 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 5.75 | - | 0.15 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 5.75 | - | 0.15 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 0.25 | - | 0.15 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 0.25 | - | 0.15 lbs |
| Sep 10, 1974 | 0.50 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Walleye
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974
Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1974 | 1.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Sep 10, 1974 | 0.75 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Sep 10, 1974 | 1.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Other species in this lake (5)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 26.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 4.17 | - | 0.14 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 26.00 | - | 0.36 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 26.00 | - | 0.36 lbs |
Golden Shiner
Large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 1985 | 0.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jun 26, 1985 | 0.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Yellow Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974
Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1974 | 0.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
| Sep 10, 1974 | 0.75 | - | 0.60 lbs |
| Sep 10, 1974 | 0.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Common Carp
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 0.5–4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 0.17 | - | 10.20 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1990 | 0.17 | - | 10.20 lbs |
| Sep 10, 1974 | 2.00 | - | 2.20 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974
Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1974 | 1.25 | - | 0.44 lbs |
| Sep 10, 1974 | 2.00 | - | 0.33 lbs |
| Sep 10, 1974 | 1.25 | - | 0.44 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 27, 1990Round Lake experiences winterkill nearly every year. The fish population is dominated by Black Bullhead and Common Carp, species tolerant of low disso…
Round Lake experiences winterkill nearly every year. The fish population is dominated by Black Bullhead and Common Carp, species tolerant of low dissolved oxygen concentrations. Black Bullhead numbers (26.0/trap net) were above the range of expected values for lakes similar to Round. Black Bullhead ranged in length from 4.5 to 13.9 inches and averaged 8.0 inches. Young-of-year Common Carp were the most numerous species caught in shoreline seining. Adult Bluegill and Black Crappie are stocked periodically in Round Lake to provide some opportunity for sport fishing. The trap net catch for Bluegill and Black Crappie were 56.2 and 5.7 fish per net, respectively. The Bluegill trap net catch was above the expected range of values for similar lakes and the Black Crappie catch was within the expected range. Growth rates for Bluegill were exceptional; Bluegill averaged 6.3 and 7.8 inches by ages 3 and 4, respectively. Black Crappie averaged 3.8 inches at age 1. Frequent winterkills have prevented Black Crappie from living long enough to grow to large sizes.
June 27, 1990Round Lake experiences winterkill nearly every year. The fish population is dominated by Black Bullhead and Common Carp, species tolerant of low disso…
Round Lake experiences winterkill nearly every year. The fish population is dominated by Black Bullhead and Common Carp, species tolerant of low dissolved oxygen concentrations. Black Bullhead numbers (26.0/trap net) were above the range of expected values for lakes similar to Round. Black Bullhead ranged in length from 4.5 to 13.9 inches and averaged 8.0 inches. Young-of-year Common Carp were the most numerous species caught in shoreline seining. Adult Bluegill and Black Crappie are stocked periodically in Round Lake to provide some opportunity for sport fishing. The trap net catch for Bluegill and Black Crappie were 56.2 and 5.7 fish per net, respectively. The Bluegill trap net catch was above the expected range of values for similar lakes and the Black Crappie catch was within the expected range. Growth rates for Bluegill were exceptional; Bluegill averaged 6.3 and 7.8 inches by ages 3 and 4, respectively. Black Crappie averaged 3.8 inches at age 1. Frequent winterkills have prevented Black Crappie from living long enough to grow to large sizes.
June 26, 1985There is a good population of Black Crappie at 10/gill net and 29/trap net. Northern Pike numbers were 1.6/gill net, below the expected range for lake…
There is a good population of Black Crappie at 10/gill net and 29/trap net. Northern Pike numbers were 1.6/gill net, below the expected range for lakes like Round. The Bluegill population is quite large at 57.2/trap net with an average length of 5.5 inches. Only three Common Carp were caught. Bullheads are numerous at 248/trap net.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Round?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Bluegill, White Crappie, and Hybrid Sunfish in Round. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Round?
Minnesota DNR records list public access for Round. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.
How deep is Round?
Round has a maximum depth of 28 feet and a mean depth of 10.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Round last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Round is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Round have any invasive species?
Yes — Round has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 45.14 acres
- Max Depth
- 28 ft
- Mean Depth
- 10.5 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.1 mi
- Public Access
- Yes
Invasive Species Alert
- Eurasian watermilfoil
Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to prevent spread.