Knaus Lake

Size
216ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Knaus Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Muskellunge
Muskellunge

Overview

Knaus Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Location: Sauk River Chain of Lakes from State Highway 23 Bridge in T.123, R.31, S.24, downstream to the Cold Spring Dam in T.123, R.30, S.23, including connecting waters, Sauk River, and Becker, Horseshoe, Cedar Island, Zumwalde, Great Northern, Schneider, Krays, Bolfing, and Knaus Lakes.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit 10.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
59°Feels like 59°
High Temperature81°
Low Temperature64°
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
8:10 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
Southeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30 inHg
Falling
Partly Cloudy with Showers
MondayMo
81° / 64°
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Showers
TuesdayTu
86° / 62°
Mostly Sunny
WednesdayWe
79° / 57°
Sunny
ThursdayTh
80° / 55°
Mostly Sunny
FridayFr
81° / 59°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
SaturdaySa
81° / 64°

Moon Phase

waxing gibbous
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 6:45 PM
Moon Set 2:24 AM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 11:05 PM
Underfoot 10:40 AM
waxing gibbous
MondayMo08/24
waxing gibbous
TuesdayTu08/25
waxing gibbous
WednesdayWe08/26
waxing gibbous
ThursdayTh08/27
full moon
FridayFr08/28
waning gibbous
SaturdaySa08/29
waning gibbous
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species

Bluegill
Bluegill
3-9 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths