Little Knife
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38022900
42 Surveys
700.39
Acres
184 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Knife. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.80 lb | 28 |
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 6.3 | — | 1.25 lb | 50 |
| 1993-07-08 | Shallow gill nets | 4.7 | — | 3.61 lb | 28 |
| 1993-07-08 | Deep gill nets | 9.0 | — | 2.70 lb | 72 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 1.22 lb | 8 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 6.0 | — | 1.55 lb | 48 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 1.1 | — | 5.36 lb | 9 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 5.09 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-08 | Deep gill nets | 1.3 | — | 4.90 lb | 10 |
| 1993-07-08 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 3.76 lb | 3 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 1.8 | — | 4.41 lb | 14 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 5.92 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 0.8 | — | 2.38 lb | 6 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 14.3 | — | 2.01 lb | 86 |
| 1993-07-08 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 2.43 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-08 | Shallow gill nets | 3.7 | — | 1.67 lb | 22 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 2.18 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 5.5 | — | 1.51 lb | 33 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 0.3 | — | 3.10 lb | 2 |
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 1.21 lb | 4 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 3.11 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 1.41 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 19 |
| 1993-07-08 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 6 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 7.95 lb | 4 |
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 4.81 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-08 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 6.06 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 9.27 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Shallow gill nets | 1.2 | — | 3.03 lb | 7 |
| 1993-07-08 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 2.87 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 2.2 | — | 2.50 lb | 13 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 1.9 | — | 0.79 lb | 15 |
| 1993-07-08 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.92 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-08 | Deep gill nets | 1.5 | — | 1.58 lb | 12 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 1.4 | — | 0.89 lb | 11 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Deep gill nets | 2.9 | — | 0.13 lb | 23 |
| 1993-07-08 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-08 | Deep gill nets | 4.9 | — | 0.24 lb | 39 |
| 2006-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 11 |
| 2006-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 4.1 | — | 0.14 lb | 33 |
SCU
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Minnow traps | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Little Knife
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Little Knife.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Little Knife. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Little Knife
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Little Knife
- Weather forecast for Little Knife — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1358°N, 91.1571°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.