---
type: lake
name: "Round Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Squaw Lake"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 2860
max_depth_ft: 24
latitude: 47.61856
longitude: -94.16434
lake_score: 63
dnr_lake_id: "31089600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/round-lake
---

# Round Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Squaw Lake

- **Surface Area**: 2,860 acres
- **Max Depth**: 24 ft
- **Shoreline**: 10.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 6.8 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 63/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Round Lake is a 2,860-acre lake near Squaw Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 10.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.8 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 17 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to walleye, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. T and N Inn Lodging and Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 17
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Walleye**: All from 20-24" must be immediately released. One over 24" allowed in possession.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- T and N Inn Lodging and Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Natures Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/natures-lake) - 3.4 miles, 2,249 acres
- [Dunbar Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/dunbar-lake) - 3.8 miles, 268 acres
- [Dixon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/dixon-lake) - 5.9 miles, 622 acres
- [Rice Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/rice-lake-oslund) - 6.2 miles, 791 acres
- [Little Sand Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/little-sand-lake) - 6.7 miles, 353 acres
- [Sand Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/sand-lake) - 7.3 miles, 3,579 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.61856,-94.16434)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31089600)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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