Round Grove Lake in McLeod County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Round Grove Lake stands in McLeod County, Minnesota. The water sits 1,040 feet up. The water covers around 278 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Nearest town is Hector, 11 miles off. Winthrop is 13 miles and Hutchinson 14 miles. Other water within reach: Round Grove Lake about 0.6 miles, Ward Lake 5.4 miles away, Preston Lake about 6 miles, Kujas Lake 6.2 miles away and Lake Addie about 7.1 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Round Grove Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in McLeod County include largemouth bass, common carp and walleye. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read Round Grove Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 11°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That is the shape of the year on Round Grove Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Round Grove Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Round Grove Lake before loading the car.