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Round Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 15, 2026

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Round Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Walleyes are transitioning from winter locations to shallow spawning areas, actively feeding during pre-spawn period to build energy reserves Fish are generally more active during daylight hours than typical for walleye, especially on overcast days given the moderate water clarity	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with transition from rock to soft bottom Shallow rock or gravel areas in 6-12 foot depth range Creek channels or depth transitions leading to potential spawning areas	Blade Baits worked with slow lift-drop retrieves along points and channel edges Live Bait Rigs with minnows dragged slowly along transition areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with jig and minnow combinations	Small perch gathering in pre-spawn areas Minnow species moving shallow with warming water	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Walleyes moving into shallow rocky areas and tributaries for spawning, most active during dawn and dusk periods Post-spawn fish gradually transitioning to deeper adjacent areas, especially near points and breaks	Rocky shorelines and points in 2-6 foot depth range Tributary mouths and incoming creeks Adjacent drop-offs to spawning areas in 8-12 foot range	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along rocky areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with minnows Blade Baits worked slowly near drop-offs	Spawning spot-tail shiners Small perch in shallow areas Juvenile white suckers	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-62	Post-spawn walleyes transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish become more active during low-light periods due to moderate water clarity (10.2 ft Secchi), with peak feeding at dawn and dusk	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, especially those with quick access to deeper water Emerging cabbage weed edges in 13-15 foot range Secondary points and transitional areas between spawning bays and main lake	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions and points Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') during low light periods Lipless Crankbaits around emerging weed growth	Perch gathering around emerging weed edges Small baitfish schools transitioning to main lake areas Juvenile yellow perch in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Walleye	68-75	Actively feeding along weed edges and points during morning/evening, moving deeper during bright conditions due to moderate water clarity Following baitfish schools in 13-15 foot depth range, particularly around cabbage weed edges where multiple forage species concentrate	Cabbage weed edges in 13-15 foot depth range Main lake points, especially those adjacent to deep water access Deep weed edges near areas where the thermocline intersects structure	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) trolled at 0.9 MPH along weed edges Live Bait Rigs worked along points and weed edges during prime feeding periods Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with crankbaits parallel to weed edges	Perch residing in and around cabbage beds Various minnow species relating to weed edges Young-of-year panfish in weed growth	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Round Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-62	Walleyes transitioning to deeper water, following baitfish schools and becoming more active during daytime as water temperatures cool Fish staging near points and deep weed edges, making feeding pushes into shallower areas during low light periods	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with remnant cabbage weed edges Deep weed edges in 13-15 foot range where summer pattern was established Sharp breaks and transitions near primary points	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits	Yellow Perch schooling along weed edges Juvenile White Bass and Ciscos in open water Small Crappies along deep weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	34-42	Walleyes concentrate in deeper water areas adjacent to primary structural elements, especially main lake points and deep weed edges Feeding activity becomes more concentrated during low-light periods, with brief windows of opportunity during overcast conditions Fish tend to school more tightly in winter, often suspending near bottom structure or relating to depth changes	Deep main lake points adjacent to spawning areas, particularly in 18-25 foot range Deep weed edges where cabbage beds transition to open water Sharp breaklines and depth changes near primary structural elements	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits Live Bait Rigs	Perch suspended near deep weed edges Suspended cisco schools in open water areas Small tulibees relating to deep structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors
Ice	Walleye	34-39	Walleyes concentrate in deeper basins and near bottom structure during ice season, following primary forage Most active feeding during dawn and dusk periods, with a secondary bite during overcast conditions	Deep basin areas adjacent to the 13-15 foot summer weed flats Main lake points with access to deep water Transition areas between hard bottom and soft bottom in 18-22 foot range	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements, tipped with minnows Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging during prime feeding windows Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along depth transitions with live bait	Perch schooling in deeper basins Small baitfish congregating near bottom structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Round Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with transition from rock to soft bottom	Shallow rock or gravel areas in 6-12 foot depth range
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky shorelines and points in 2-6 foot depth range	Tributary mouths and incoming creeks
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, especially those with quick access to deeper water	Emerging cabbage weed edges in 13-15 foot range
Summer	Walleye	Cabbage weed edges in 13-15 foot depth range	Main lake points, especially those adjacent to deep water access
Fall	Walleye	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with remnant cabbage weed edges	Deep weed edges in 13-15 foot range where summer pattern was established
Winter	Walleye	Deep main lake points adjacent to spawning areas, particularly in 18-25 foot range	Deep weed edges where cabbage beds transition to open water
Ice	Walleye	Deep basin areas adjacent to the 13-15 foot summer weed flats	Main lake points with access to deep water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Small perch gathering in pre-spawn areas	Minnow species moving shallow with warming water
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Spawning spot-tail shiners	Small perch in shallow areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Perch gathering around emerging weed edges	Small baitfish schools transitioning to main lake areas
Summer	Walleye	Perch residing in and around cabbage beds	Various minnow species relating to weed edges
Fall	Walleye	Yellow Perch schooling along weed edges	Juvenile White Bass and Ciscos in open water
Winter	Walleye	Perch suspended near deep weed edges	Suspended cisco schools in open water areas
Ice	Walleye	Perch schooling in deeper basins	Small baitfish congregating near bottom structure

Bait Colors by Season for Round Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors
Winter	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors
Ice	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

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