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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Round Lake

Jackson County, Minnesota · about 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)

Caution

34°F water, calm this morning.

Water34°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNE
Best bite3:15 pmto 5:00 pm

About Round Lake

Round Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Minnesota, covering about 880 acres.

It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 4.6 miles. At about 1,520 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Worthington lies about 8.2 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 64 miles away.

Size
About 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 4.6 miles
End to end
About 1.6 miles
Elevation
About 1,520 ft
County
Jackson County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
  • 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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

Lakes like Round Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 34°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Fair
    Walleye

    Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.

  • Fair
    Northern pike

    Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

  • Slow
    Bluegill 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

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

3 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

34°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

No clear view of the ice yet

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 38° / —° 5 mph NE Sunny
Saturday 40° / 20° 10 mph S Sunny
Sunday 42° / 23° 10 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:13 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Round Lake

  • Worthingtonabout 8.2 mi northwest
  • Lake Parkabout 8.5 mi southeast
  • Lakefieldabout 15 mi northeast
  • Spirit Lakeabout 18 mi southeast
  • Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 64 mi west

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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 880 acres, with about 4.6 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Round Lake?

Worthington is about 8.2 miles northwest; Lake Park is about 8.5 miles southeast.

What is the water temperature at Round Lake today?

The surface was about 34°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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