Round Lake Fishing near Crandon, Wisconsin

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Round Lake belongs to Forest County. The surroundings are mixed forest. It measures about 70 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 1.3 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. For a base, Crandon sits 12 miles out. It is 75 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Round Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Forest County include brown trout, largemouth bass and yellow perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Round Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 11°F in January to roughly 65°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Round Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Mud Lake Number One is 0.5 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Round Lake.