Knaack Lake Fishing in Ravalli County, Montana

• Overview

  Ravalli County in Montana is where Knaack Lake sits. The setting is rolling bush on every side. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On size it sits at the modest end of our Ravalli County list. Hamilton at 11 miles is the nearest place to stop. Stevensville is 18 miles away, with Lolo at 32 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Knaack Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Ravalli County include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout and brown trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Knaack Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 18°F in December up to 55°F in August. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Knaack Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Aichele Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Knaack Lake before loading the car.