Round Lake
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How to Fish Round Lake
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Round Lake produces Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, and more. Below are season-by-season fishing patterns by species.
Spring
Spring (Pre-Spawn) Walleye on Round Lake
For spring (pre-spawn) walleye on Round Lake, work blade baits worked with slow lift-drop retrieves along points and channel edges around main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with transition from rock to soft bottom with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 42-52°F. 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
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| Water temp | 42-52°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | 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 |
| Forage | Small perch gathering in pre-spawn areas, Minnow species moving shallow with warming water |
| Structure | 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 |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Purple Colors, Dark Neutrals |
Spring (Spawn) Walleye on Round Lake
For spring (spawn) walleye on Round Lake, work live bait rigs worked slowly along rocky areas around rocky shorelines and points in 2-6 foot depth range with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 42-52°F. 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
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| Water temp | 42-52°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along rocky areas; Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with minnows; Blade Baits worked slowly near drop-offs |
| Forage | Spawning spot-tail shiners, Small perch in shallow areas, Juvenile white suckers |
| Structure | Rocky shorelines and points in 2-6 foot depth range, Tributary mouths and incoming creeks |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Purple Colors |
Spring (Post-Spawn) Walleye on Round Lake
For spring (post-spawn) walleye on Round Lake, work live bait rigs worked slowly along transitions and points around main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, especially those with quick access to deeper water with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 48-62°F. 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
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| Water temp | 48-62°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions and points; Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') during low light periods; Lipless Crankbaits around emerging weed growth |
| Forage | Perch gathering around emerging weed edges, Small baitfish schools transitioning to main lake areas, Juvenile yellow perch in warming shallows |
| Structure | Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, especially those with quick access to deeper water, Emerging cabbage weed edges in 13-15 foot range |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Purple Colors |
Summer
Summer Walleye on Round Lake
For summer walleye on Round Lake, work soft body swimbaits (small/medium) trolled at 0.9 mph along weed edges around cabbage weed edges in 13-15 foot depth range with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 68-75°F. 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
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| Water temp | 68-75°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | 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 |
| Forage | Perch residing in and around cabbage beds, Various minnow species relating to weed edges, Young-of-year panfish in weed growth |
| Structure | Cabbage weed edges in 13-15 foot depth range, Main lake points, especially those adjacent to deep water access |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Purple Colors |
Fall
Fall Walleye on Round Lake
For fall walleye on Round Lake, work vertical jigging mid depth (10-19') around main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with remnant cabbage weed edges with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 48-62°F. 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
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| Water temp | 48-62°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'); Trolling Mid Depth (10-19'); Blade Baits |
| Forage | Yellow Perch schooling along weed edges, Juvenile White Bass and Ciscos in open water, Small Crappies along deep weed edges |
| Structure | 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 |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
Winter & Ice
Winter Walleye on Round Lake
For winter walleye on Round Lake, work vertical jigging mid depth (10-19') around deep main lake points adjacent to spawning areas, particularly in 18-25 foot range with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 34-42°F. 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
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| Water temp | 34-42°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'); Blade Baits; Live Bait Rigs |
| Forage | Perch suspended near deep weed edges, Suspended cisco schools in open water areas, Small tulibees relating to deep structure |
| Structure | Deep main lake points adjacent to spawning areas, particularly in 18-25 foot range, Deep weed edges where cabbage beds transition to open water |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
Ice Walleye on Round Lake
For ice walleye on Round Lake, work ice fishing jigs worked with subtle movements, tipped with minnows around deep basin areas adjacent to the 13-15 foot summer weed flats with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 34-39°F. 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
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| Water temp | 34-39°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | 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 |
| Forage | Perch schooling in deeper basins, Small baitfish congregating near bottom structure |
| Structure | Deep basin areas adjacent to the 13-15 foot summer weed flats, Main lake points with access to deep water |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
Pattern summary
| Season | Species | Structure | Forage | Bait colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Walleye | Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with transition from rock to soft bottom | Small perch gathering in pre-spawn areas | Natural Baitfish Colors, Purple Colors, Dark Neutrals |
| Spring (Spawn) | Walleye | Rocky shorelines and points in 2-6 foot depth range | Spawning spot-tail shiners | Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Purple Colors |
| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Walleye | Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, especially those with quick access to deeper water | Perch gathering around emerging weed edges | Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Purple Colors |
| Summer | Walleye | Cabbage weed edges in 13-15 foot depth range | Perch residing in and around cabbage beds | Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Purple Colors |
| Fall | Walleye | Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with remnant cabbage weed edges | Yellow Perch schooling along weed edges | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
| Winter | Walleye | Deep main lake points adjacent to spawning areas, particularly in 18-25 foot range | Perch suspended near deep weed edges | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
| Ice | Walleye | Deep basin areas adjacent to the 13-15 foot summer weed flats | Perch schooling in deeper basins | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
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Round Lake fishing FAQ
- How do you catch Walleye on Round Lake in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?
- Water temp 42-52°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: 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. Primary forage: Small perch gathering in pre-spawn areas, Minnow species moving shallow with warming water. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Purple Colors, Dark Neutrals.
- How do you catch Walleye on Round Lake in Spring (Spawn)?
- Water temp 42-52°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along rocky areas, Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with minnows, Blade Baits worked slowly near drop-offs. Primary forage: Spawning spot-tail shiners, Small perch in shallow areas, Juvenile white suckers. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Round Lake in Spring (Post-Spawn)?
- Water temp 48-62°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions and points, Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') during low light periods, Lipless Crankbaits around emerging weed growth. Primary forage: Perch gathering around emerging weed edges, Small baitfish schools transitioning to main lake areas, Juvenile yellow perch in warming shallows. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Round Lake in Summer?
- Water temp 68-75°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: 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. Primary forage: Perch residing in and around cabbage beds, Various minnow species relating to weed edges, Young-of-year panfish in weed growth. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Round Lake in Fall?
- Water temp 48-62°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'), Trolling Mid Depth (10-19'), Blade Baits. Primary forage: Yellow Perch schooling along weed edges, Juvenile White Bass and Ciscos in open water, Small Crappies along deep weed edges. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Round Lake in Winter?
- Water temp 34-42°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'), Blade Baits, Live Bait Rigs. Primary forage: Perch suspended near deep weed edges, Suspended cisco schools in open water areas, Small tulibees relating to deep structure. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Round Lake in Ice?
- Water temp 34-39°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: 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. Primary forage: Perch schooling in deeper basins, Small baitfish congregating near bottom structure. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors.