Round Lake
About Round Lake
Round Lake is a 104-acre lake near Pillager in Morrison County, Minnesota. It reaches 18 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Round Lake
- 104 acres, up to 18 feet deep, near Pillager
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 11.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 104 acres
- Max depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 11.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 64 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Lake?
Round Lake is in Morrison County, Minnesota, near Pillager. It covers 104 acres and reaches 18 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Round Lake?
Round Lake covers 104 acres with about 1.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 18 feet.
What fish can you catch at Round Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Round Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Round Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Round Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Round Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Round Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.