Fishing at Round Lake, Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Round Lake belongs to Nipissing District. The surface lies 361 metres up. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. On size it sits at the modest end of our Nipissing District list. Start from North Bay, 28 km down the road. Greater Sudbury is the closest city, 143 km away. Nearby alternatives: L Lake about 0.4 km, Glassy Lake 2.3 km off, Bell Lake about 5.2 km, Chime Lake 6.4 km off and Little Long Lake about 6.6 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Round Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Nipissing District cover smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Round Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 18°C, the coldest about -13°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Round Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, L Lake is 0.4 km distant. Check the position on Round Lake before loading the car.