Round

Itasca County

Near Craigville

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Yellow PerchGood · 74Northern PikeGood · 67Black CrappieGood · 66

A 55-acre lake near Craigville in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 49.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1980	2.83	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 25, 1980	49.50	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.17 lbs

Catch rate: 11.8 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1980	11.75	-	2.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 25, 1980	0.67	-	2.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1980	5.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1980	1.67	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.95 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1980	0.33	-	0.95 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 25, 1980	0.25	-	3.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 29

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1980	0.25	-	1.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 25, 1980	0.17	-	9.80 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).

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").

Biologist Notes

June 25, 1980N Pike population is at a high level but Perch abundance appears adequate for use as forage. All other fish populations appear to be within normal lim…

N Pike population is at a high level but Perch abundance appears adequate for use as forage. All other fish populations appear to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Round?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth Bass 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 60 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 1980. 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 perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.