Fishing at Little Round Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Little Round Lake stands in Polk County, Wisconsin. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Polk County. Head to Saint Croix Falls, 4.1 miles away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit Taylors Falls (4.6 miles) and Osceola (8.6 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Little Round Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Polk County list brown trout, rainbow trout, northern pike and largemouth bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Fish Little Round Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 70°F and January about 10°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. On average, early April opens the water and late November closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Little Round Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. A toilet block sits half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Round Lake is 0.5 miles distant. Treat access at Little Round Lake as something to verify.