Knight

Cass County

Near Remer

DOW: 11008700

PumpkinseedExcellent · 99Northern PikeExcellent · 99Black CrappieExcellent · 91

A 131-acre lake near Remer in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (9)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	7.50	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1989	10.50	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.26 lbs

Catch rate: 37.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	37.00	-	2.26 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1989	2.12	-	2.37 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Excellent · 91

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	6.00	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1989	1.12	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Stocked 2020

Excellent · 89

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 37.0 per trap net

Stocked with adults once · 1,500 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	37.00	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 10, 1989	36.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2020	adults	1,500	150.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 59

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.75	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 10, 1989	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 20

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Poor · 17

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.12	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 10, 1989	0.50	-	1.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Stocked 2021

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net

Stocked with fingerlings once · 960 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.12	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 10, 1989	3.00	-	1.38 lbs	Standard gill nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2021	fingerlings	960	16.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Average · 45

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1989	0.25	-	1.90 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 10, 1989NORTHERN PIKE ABUNDANCE IS AT VERY HIGH LEVELS. GROWTH RATES OF THESE FISH ARE WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE. YELLOW PERCH NUMBERS ARE AT LOW LEVELS POSSIBL…

NORTHERN PIKE ABUNDANCE IS AT VERY HIGH LEVELS. GROWTH RATES OF THESE FISH ARE WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE. YELLOW PERCH NUMBERS ARE AT LOW LEVELS POSSIBLY DUE TO PREDATION BY NORTHERN PIKE. BLUE- GILL HAVE RESPONDED BY INCREASING TO RELATIVELY HIGH LEVELS OF 36.5/GILLNET AND 37.0/TRAPNET.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Knight?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Hybrid Sunfish 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 17 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 1989. 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.

Are there special fishing regulations on Knight?

No — Knight has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.