Little Round Lake

On the LakeGrade rubric, Little Round Lake pulls an A: clarity at 16.5 ft and phosphorus readings still being added put it in the top bracket for Minnesota.

Trophically, Little Round Lake reads as oligotrophic — nutrient-poor, clear, and ecologically more sensitive to disturbance than richer lakes. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Among the 120 graded lakes in Crow Wing County, Little Round Lake sits at rank 33, above the county median.

No invasive species are currently listed at Little Round Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Little Round Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The lake lacks a documented public access point, so visitor use is limited. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.