Round

Aitkin County

Near Bennettville

DOW: 01021900

Northern PikeAverage · 41

A 12-acre lake near Bennettville in Aitkin County — best known for pike. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (3)

Northern Pike

Average · 41

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed May 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.94 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 30, 1990	4.00	-	2.94 lbs	Standard gill nets
May 30, 1990	1.50	-	0.83 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 9.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 30, 1990	9.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 17.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 30, 1990	2.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
May 30, 1990	17.25	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

May 30, 1990The trap net indices for black bullhead and brown bullhead were above the lake class 21 third quartiles. Northern pike sampled (9 of 10 aged) ranged f…

The trap net indices for black bullhead and brown bullhead were above the lake class 21 third quartiles. Northern pike sampled (9 of 10 aged) ranged from three to six years of age. The growth rates for the first, second and third increments were normal. The growth rates for the fourth, fifth and sixth increments were slower than normal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Round?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike in Round. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Round?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Round. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Round?

Round has a maximum depth of 25 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?

No invasive species are on record for Round in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Round?

No — Round has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.