Fishing at Round Lake, Oakland County, Michigan

• Overview

  Round Lake falls in Oakland County, part of Michigan. The land about it is rolling bush. Surface area runs to about 19 acres — small enough to read in one session. The closest town, Lake Orion, is 5.7 miles away. The big place round here is Sterling Heights, 17 miles distant. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Round Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Oakland County, recorded fish include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Read Round Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 70°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Round Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Smith's Landing is half a mile from the water and covers boat needs. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Miller Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Round Lake before loading the car.