Round Lake Fishing in Elkhart County, Indiana

• Overview

  Round Lake is an Elkhart County water, in Indiana. This is rolling bush ground. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Elkhart County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Bristol, 2.2 miles away. South Bend sits 22 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Round Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. 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. Species logged across Elkhart County include rock bass, bluegill, johnny darter, largemouth bass and rainbow darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Round Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 23°F in January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late March. The water is typically free of ice between late March and late December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Round Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Lieber Nature Preserve covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Indiana Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Round Lake for certain.