Knife Lake (MN)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Knife Lake?

Knife Lake is a body of water in MN. During this time of year, fish can be found in Spring (Pre-Spawn) patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Catfish. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

Q: What is Knife Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Knife Lake is a 1123.74 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 9ft. and a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Knife Lake?

Knife Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Catfish.

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Knife Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

12 Reports on Knife Lake

9 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Derek G
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Frogs/Toads
- Structure
  Matted Grass
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Frogs/Toads in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Matted Grass)
Target new growing grass along the bank with frogs. Cast as shallow as you can
Derek recommended this gear for Knife Lake, MN
Hotbait
Booyah Poppin Pad Crasher Frog Cricket Frog / 2 1/2"
$7.29
Stephanie Lawson
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  River Channels
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Finesse Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (River Channels)
The big females are aggressively feeding with an appetite for crawfish amidst the rocks so cast with slow retrieve. Also, you'll find males tight along the shoreline awaiting their brides so a weedless wacky senko worm is effective there,... Read More
Stephanie recommended this gear for Knife Lake, MN
Hotbait
Outkast Tackle Finesse Jig 5/16 oz / Black/Blue
$4.99
Berkley PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Black Blue
$5.99
Temple Fork Outfitters Tactical Elite Casting Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
$199.95
Greg Evers
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Finesse Jigs in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Laydowns)
Used the hummingbird 360 to find submerged wood off shore and pitched finesse jigs to them. They wanted it very slow and we ended up catching a bunch of nice post spawn fish.
Greg recommended this gear for Knife Lake, MN
Hotbait
Missile Baits Ike's Micro Jig 1/8 oz / Green Pumpkin
Out of Stock
Missile Baits Mini D Chunk Bamer Craw / 3"
$4.69
Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel 3000 / 6.2:1
Out of Stock
Daiwa Tatula Series Spinning Rods 7'0" / Medium / Fast
$149.99
Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging Transducer - Ultrex MEGA 360 - Ultrex
$1,299.99