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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Round Lake
McHenry County, North Dakota · about 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
32°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SE).
About Round Lake
Round Lake spreads over about 710 acres in McHenry County, North Dakota.
From end to end it runs about 1.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 4.3 miles. Its surface is about 1,540 ft above sea level. Towner is about 22 miles north.
- Size
- About 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,540 ft
- County
- McHenry County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:15 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 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 North 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 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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
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
Sunrise 7:45 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Round Lake
- Townerabout 22 mi north
- Harveyabout 23 mi southeast
- Rugbyabout 26 mi northeast
- Velvaabout 30 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 710 acres, with about 4.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Round Lake?
Towner is about 22 miles north; Harvey is about 23 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Round Lake today?
The surface was about 32°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.
