Round Lake is a prairie fishing lake in the pothole country near Anamoose, in McHenry County, central North Dakota. It offers a mix of pike, walleye and perch in a quiet, out-of-the-way setting. This guide is part of our growing North Dakota Lakes Database.
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Round Lake at a glance
- Location: near Anamoose, McHenry County, about 10 miles north and 1.5 miles west of town
- Top fish: northern pike, walleye and yellow perch
- Setting: a prairie-pothole lake, lightly fished
Fishing Round Lake
Round Lake holds moderate numbers of northern pike and walleye, along with an abundance of mostly small yellow perch — a fun, low-pressure mix for anglers exploring central North Dakota’s prairie lakes. It fishes well in open water and through the ice.
Know before you go
- License: a North Dakota fishing license is required.
- Best for: quiet prairie fishing; conditions vary year to year with water levels and winter.
- Check first: see current North Dakota Game and Fish reports before you go.
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