Knight Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. DNR lake ID 11008700.
Knight Lake is a 131.3-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. Its deepest point reaches 17 ft, and about 76% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 11.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11008700 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Remer |
| Surface area | 131.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 17 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 76% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 11.5 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 11.5 ft.
Fishing on Knight Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 37.0 | n/a |
| Northern pike | trap | 2.12 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Black crappie | gill | 6.0 | n/a |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.12 | n/a |
| Bluegill | gill | 36.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 37.0 | n/a |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 3.0 | n/a |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.12 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 7.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 10.5 | n/a |
| Rock bass | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.12 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.75 | n/a |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Wilson Lake 1.1 mi, Cass County
- Grave Lake 1.5 mi, Cass County
- Folston Lake 1.5 mi, Cass County
- Spring Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
- Upper Milton Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
- Loon Lake 2.4 mi, Cass County
- Lower Milton Lake 2.5 mi, Cass County
- Cedar Lake 2.8 mi, Cass County
Questions about Knight Lake
How deep is Knight Lake?
Knight Lake reaches a maximum depth of 17 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 76% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Knight Lake?
Knight Lake covers about 131.3 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Knight Lake?
Summer water clarity on Knight Lake averages 11.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Knight Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Knight Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Knight Lake?
Homes on Knight Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Knight Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Knight Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 76% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 11.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Knight Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Knight Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Knight Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1989), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.