The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Round Lake
Brookings County, South Dakota · about 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Round Lake
Round Lake is a lake in Brookings County, South Dakota, covering about 1,190 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.5 miles. At about 1,630 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Volga is about 7.9 miles south. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 62 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,630 ft
- County
- Brookings County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in South Dakota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 40°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:21 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Round Lake
- Volgaabout 7.9 mi south
- Brookingsabout 12 mi southeast
- Haytiabout 16 mi northwest
- Clear Lakeabout 25 mi northeast
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 62 mi south
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Questions about Round Lake
What fish are in Round Lake?
Lakes like Round Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Round Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Round Lake?
About 1,190 acres, with about 14.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Round Lake?
Volga is about 7.9 miles south; Brookings is about 12 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Round Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Round Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
