Big Round Lake fishing

Fishing at Big Round Lake has Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

16

Since 2010

Species recorded

1

Average size

5.8 in

Surface acres

1,009.2

Access and facts

Nearest town
Town of Georgetown, WI
Boat ramp
Yes

A public boat landing provides access to this 1014-acre lake in Polk County. Water clarity is low; maximum depth is 17 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Big Round Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 7 years between 2010 and 2025.

About 250 reported fish per acre, 14th most of 17 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Big Round Lake

Fishing Big Round Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 16 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 16 plants
Plants
16 of 16
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
5.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Big Round Lake

Big Round Lake, located in Polk County, is a 1014 acre lake. Anglers can find a variety of fish including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Panfish are abundant, Largemouth Bass and Walleye are common, and Musky and Northern Pike are present. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should note that the lake's water clarity is low.

Fish stocked per year

  • 59,8092010
  • 22,3612011
  • 44,1832013
  • 20,2612015
  • 20,2622017
  • 20,2542019
  • 22,3992021
  • 20,2662023
  • 22,2112025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 16 plants Showing 16 plants

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Walleye 22,211 7.13 in report
January 1, 2023 Walleye 20,266 6.8 in report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 20,775 6.48 in report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 1,624 7.1 in report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 20,254 6.5 in report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 20,262 6.53 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 20,261 7.7 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 18,054 2.9 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 3,000 8 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 18,054 2.9 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 5,075 6.5 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 10,150 6.33 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 3,000 8 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 9,211 2.4 in report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 56,809 0.2 in report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 3,000 7 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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