Fishing Knute Lake in Saint Louis County, Minnesota

• Overview

  This water sits in Saint Louis County, Minnesota. The country round it is mixed forest from end to end. The water measures roughly 12 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Saint Louis County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Ely, is 35 miles away. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 147 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Knute Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Saint Louis County, recorded fish include yellow perch, northern pike and white sucker. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Knute Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 4°F in January up to 65°F in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Once it clears, about late April, the fishing comes on quickly. The water is typically free of ice between late April and mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Knute Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a campsite 150 yards from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Herriman Lake is 0.8 miles off. Check the position on Knute Lake before loading the car.