Knight
A 94-acre lake near Tofte in Cook County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1963.
Fish Species (3)
Northern Pike
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1963
Last surveyed 1963 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.8 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 1963 | 6.80 | - | - |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1963
Last surveyed 1963 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.8 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 1963 | 3.80 | - | - |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1963
Last surveyed 1963 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 20.2 per gill net · typical 4–14.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 1963 | 20.20 | - | - |
Biologist Notes
August 12, 1963Knight Lake is a 99 acre, very soft-water lake in the Phoebe River system of the Kawishiwi Watershed. The lake lies in the roadless area and airspace…
Knight Lake is a 99 acre, very soft-water lake in the Phoebe River system of the Kawishiwi Watershed. The lake lies in the roadless area and airspace reservation zone of the Superior National Forest and is accessible by navigation of rivers and lakes, with portaging. The maximum depth of Knight Lake is six feet, and there are three inlets and one outlet. Shoal soils are mostly muck, ledgerock, and boulder. Some rubble is also present. The lake is completely surrounded by federal forest land, and about one-half of the shoreline is marsh. At the time of the survey, water levels were about normal, and appeared to be fairly stable. Submerged and floating-leaved vegetation was found in about two-thirds of the surface area of the lake; emergent vegetation was confined to about 1% of the total area. Test netting indicated that White Sucker and Northern Pike were abundant, and that Yellow Perch were present in lesser amounts. Pumpkinseed sunfish, Yellow Perch, White Sucker, darters, shiners, minnows, and unidentifed panfish fry were taken in shoreline seining. Spawning facilities are rated "good" for Northern Pike, "poor to fair" for Walleye and Smallmouth Bass, and "poor" for most other gamefish. Knight Lake appears to get little use; no campsites were present. The lake is probably used more as a water route than for fishing. The short channel between Knight and Phoebe Lakes has an average depth of six feet, permitting fish movement between the two lakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Knight?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike and Yellow Perch in Knight. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Knight?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Knight. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Knight?
Knight has a maximum depth of 6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Knight last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Knight is from 1963. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Knight have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Knight in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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View allLake Details
- Surface Area
- 94.13 acres
- Max Depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.43 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed