Walleye Stocked · 16 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Big Round Lake fishing
Big Round Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and 3 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.8 in
- Surface acres
- 1,009.2
Fish at Big Round Lake
Walleye Stocked · 16 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Muskellunge species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guideBig Round Lake, located in Polk County, is a 1014 acre lake. Panfish are abundant, Largemouth Bass and Walleye are common, and Musky and Northern Pike are present. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Big Round Lake is stocked
About 250 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
59,809
Fish stocked in 2011
22,361
Fish stocked in 2013
44,183
Fish stocked in 2015
20,261
Fish stocked in 2017
20,262
Fish stocked in 2019
20,254
Fish stocked in 2021
22,399
Fish stocked in 2023
20,266
Fish stocked in 2025
22,211
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 22,211 | 7.13 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 20,266 | 6.8 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 20,775 | 6.48 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 1,624 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 20,254 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 20,262 | 6.53 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 20,261 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 18,054 | 2.9 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 3,000 | 8 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 18,054 | 2.9 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 5,075 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 10,150 | 6.33 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 3,000 | 8 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 9,211 | 2.4 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 56,809 | 0.2 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 3,000 | 7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Georgetown, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
One DNR ramp in the Town of Georgetown: a paved single lane with boarding dock, portable toilet and 11-15 trailer stalls, plus a turnout for backing in. Water is shallow at the landing, and the dock transition is not ADA accessible.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Big Round Lake
Anglers should note that the lake's water clarity is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Big Round Lake?
Fishing Big Round Lake usually means Walleye. All 16 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 5.8 in. Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Big Round Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2010. About 250 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 7 years between 2010 and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Big Round Lake?
Walleye stocked at Big Round Lake average 5.8 in.
How do you get on Big Round Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Georgetown, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. One DNR ramp in the Town of Georgetown: a paved single lane with boarding dock, portable toilet and 11-15 trailer stalls, plus a turnout for backing in. Water is shallow at the landing, and the dock transition is not ADA accessible.