Fishing at Round Lake, St. Lawrence County, New York

• Overview

  Round Lake lies in St. Lawrence County, New York. It lies 1,709 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to roughly 739 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. Shoreline length is close to 6.3 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. It is among the larger waters listed here for St. Lawrence County. The nearest town is Tupper Lake, 12 miles away. Saranac Lake follows at 29 miles, then Lake Placid at 33 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Round Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. St. Lawrence County records list rock bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and white sucker among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work Round Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 64°F on average, January about 13°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan any trip to Round Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lost Pond at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Round Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.