Round Lake near Gillett: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Oconto County, Wisconsin, this is Round Lake. It lies 814 feet above sea level. It measures about 27 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It lies lower than most water we list in Wisconsin. Gillett lies 11 miles from the water. Then Oconto Falls, 11 miles, and Legend Lake, 18 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Round Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Oconto County cover brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Round Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 13°F in January to roughly 69°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Round Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Long Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Round Lake carry more weight than any list.