---
type: lake
name: "Round Lake"
county: "Douglas"
nearest_town: "Garfield"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 81
max_depth_ft: 30
latitude: 45.86465
longitude: -95.55077
lake_score: 62
dnr_lake_id: "21019700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/round-lake
---

# Round Lake

Lake in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Garfield

- **Surface Area**: 81 acres
- **Max Depth**: 30 ft
- **Average Depth**: 14 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 14 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 62/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Round Lake is an 81-acre lake near Garfield in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 14 feet, and has roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 10
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2022
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Crooked Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/crooked-lake) - 0.6 miles, 284 acres
- [Mill Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/mill-lake) - 1.3 miles, 451 acres
- [Lobster Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lobster-lake) - 1.5 miles, 1,334 acres
- [Gilbert Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/gilbert-lake) - 1.6 miles, 202 acres
- [Grants Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/grants-lake) - 2.6 miles, 177 acres
- [Blackwell Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/blackwell-lake) - 2.7 miles, 307 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.86465,-95.55077)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=21019700)
- [All lakes in Douglas County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/round-lake)*