Round

Crow Wing County

Near Saint Mathias

DOW: 18014700

Northern PikeGood · 65Black CrappieGood · 60WalleyeGood · 57

A 139-acre lake near Saint Mathias in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (10)

Northern Pike

Good · 65

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.75 lbs

Catch rate: 4.7 per gill net · typical 4.6–11.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	4.67	-	2.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 60

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 5.7 per gill net · typical 1–7.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	5.67	-	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1984	0.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.29 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net · typical 1.5–5.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	2.67	-	2.29 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1984	0.25	-	3.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	0.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 2.5–25 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	3.50	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1984	2.33	-	0.36 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 9.7 per gill net · typical 8–40.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	9.67	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 43

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 1.4–8.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

White Sucker

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.10 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per gill net · typical 1–5.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	8.33	-	2.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1984	0.25	-	3.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Shorthead Redhorse

Good · 63

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.95 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per gill net · typical 0.3–3.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	1.67	-	1.95 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.88 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	1.33	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1984	0.50	-	0.88 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

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").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 5, 1984Good population of northern pike, bluegills and black crappies. Walleye population has shown a good increase. High population of white suckers.

Good population of northern pike, bluegills and black crappies. Walleye population has shown a good increase. High population of white suckers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Round?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Walleye, Rock Bass, and Bluegill 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 13 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 1984. 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. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.