Knieff Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near White Hawk. DNR lake ID 18003500.
Knieff Lake is a 44.3-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near White Hawk. Its deepest point reaches 42 ft, and about 42% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 19.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18003500 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near White Hawk |
| Surface area | 44.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 42 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 42% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 19.1 ft through 2025 |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Steady (2016 to 2025) |
| 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 19.1 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Knieff Lake rates as oligotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: steady.
Fishing on Knieff Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1973 (53 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 | 2.5 | 2.0 to 8.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.33 | n/a |
| Black crappie | gill | 4.0 | 0.5 to 4.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.33 | 1.0 to 6.1 |
| Bluegill | gill | 18.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 78.0 | 7.9 to 37.7 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.0 | 1.1 to 4.7 |
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
- Long / Tame Fish Lake 1.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Shirt Lake 1.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bay 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Sunset Lake 2.2 mi, Aitkin County
- Placid Lake 2.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Hamlet Lake 2.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Peterson Lake 3.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Townline Lake 3.2 mi, Aitkin County
Questions about Knieff Lake
How deep is Knieff Lake?
Knieff Lake reaches a maximum depth of 42 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 42% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Knieff Lake?
Knieff Lake covers about 44.3 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Knieff Lake?
Summer water clarity on Knieff Lake averages 19.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Knieff Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Knieff 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 Knieff Lake?
Homes on Knieff 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 Knieff Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Knieff Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 42% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 19.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Knieff Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Knieff Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Knieff Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1973), 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.