The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Round Lake
Pierce County, North Dakota · about 2,620 acres (4.1 sq mi)
35°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SE).
About Round Lake
Round Lake spreads over about 2,620 acres in Pierce County, North Dakota. Round Lake near Rugby in Pierce County has no boat ramp, limiting access to small, carry-in craft.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.4 miles. At about 1,470 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Rugby lies about 11 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 2,620 acres (4.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,470 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Pierce 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 in Round Lake
Anglers come to Round Lake for walleye and northern pike. With the surface at 35°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.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 7:46 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Round Lake
- Rugbyabout 11 mi southeast
- Townerabout 12 mi southwest
- Bottineauabout 25 mi northwest
- Shell Valleyabout 26 mi northeast
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Questions about Round Lake
What fish are in Round Lake?
Round Lake holds walleye and northern pike. 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 2,620 acres, with about 8.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Round Lake?
Rugby is about 11 miles southeast; Towner is about 12 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Round Lake today?
The surface was about 35°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.
