Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Trout lake

Little Knife Lake

Little Knife Lake is a 700-acre lake in Lake County, 184 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and trout.

Details

DNR lake ID
38022900
County
Lake
Surface area
700 acres
Maximum depth
184 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
91 acres, 13% of the lake
Shoreline
15.2 miles
Average water clarity
20.0 feet (Secchi disk, 4 readings)
Border water
Shared with Canada (Ontario)
Nearest town (DNR)
Ely
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
5, since 1993
Fish species recorded
lake trout, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, and 5 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
500 to 1,999 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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