Round

Hubbard County

Near Dorset

DOW: 29014500

Rock BassGood · 55Northern PikeGood · 50Largemouth BassGood · 50

A 45-acre lake near Dorset in Hubbard County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2008.

Fish Species (10)

Rock Bass

Good · 55

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.0"

Avg Weight

0.96 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	0.11	10.0"	0.96 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

22.2"

Avg Weight

2.41 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net

Size of catchable northern pike36% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 64%Largest sampled 26"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	1.67	22.2"	2.41 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

15.0"

Avg Weight

1.96 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	0.11	15.0"	1.96 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 45

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.7"

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.78 per trap net · typical 1.9–13 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie29% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 71%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	0.78	8.7"	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 36

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.5"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	0.22	5.5"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 35

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill8% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 92%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	4.33	5.8"	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 30

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.9"

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 4.6 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	4.56	5.9"	0.24 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.7"

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 9.6 per trap net · typical 0.6–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	9.56	9.7"	0.56 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 44

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

12.5"

Avg Weight

1.06 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 0.8–10.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	0.22	12.5"	1.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Poor · 16

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.04 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 2008	0.11	5.0"	0.04 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).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 5, 2008Round (Claussens) Lake is located 5 miles northwest of Nevis in Hubbard County. Round Lake has a surface area of 39 acres and a maximum depth of 19 fe…

Round (Claussens) Lake is located 5 miles northwest of Nevis in Hubbard County. Round Lake has a surface area of 39 acres and a maximum depth of 19 feet. Round Lake is in the flowage (Sand River) that connects to Little Sand Lake upstream and Shallow Lake down stream. There is no public access on Round Lake, however, boating access is possible from Shallow Lake located downstream. Canoe access is aslo possible from Little Sand Lake located upstream. Round Lake provides angling opportunities for bass, panfish, and northern pike. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Round Lake is in lake class 37. Other area lakes in this same classification include: Brush, Crow Wing, Deadhorse, Giles, Goose, Hay, Nelson, Sweitzer, and Shinker. Low to moderate numbers of panfish were sampled, but within the range "typical" for this lake class. Anglers will find bluegill and pumpkinseed in the 6-8 inch size range and black crappie in the 9-11 inch size range. Sampled northern pike had an average length and weight of 22.7 inches and 2.4 pounds, with pike measured up to 26.9 inches. Largemouth bass are also present and provide a good option to the angler. Other species sampled included high numbers of yellow bullhead and low numbers of brown bullhead, rock bass, and golden shiner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Round?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch 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 19 feet and a mean depth of 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 2008. 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 rock bass limit is: 30. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.