Round Lake Fishing near Kingsford, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Set in Marinette County, Round Lake is a Wisconsin water. It sits at 1,171 feet above sea level. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Marinette County are larger. Some 18 miles away sits Kingsford, the nearest settlement. Niagara is 19 miles and Iron Mountain 19 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Round Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Marinette County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Round Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 66°F; the cold one sits at 11°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Expect Round Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Crooked Lake at 0.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Round Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.