Fishing at West Round Lake, Lake County, Minnesota

• Overview

  West Round Lake is a Lake County water, in Minnesota. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Lake County standards. Grand Marais at 33 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Ely (48 miles) and Babbitt (57 miles). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on West Round Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open biodiversity records for Lake County list white sucker, yellow perch, northern pike, rainbow trout and walleye. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On West Round Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 4°F in January and 64°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to West Round Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Edith Lake, 0.3 miles away. What applies at West Round Lake may have changed since it was mapped.