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Devils Lake

Lake fishing  North Dakota · 06:26 - 16:14

Devils Lake is a lake in North Dakota. Most people come here for Walleye and Northern Pike.

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Prime 88% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 8 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
39°
Fri
71%
49°
Sat
84%
47°
Best day
Sun
83%
50°
Mon
76%
52°
Tue
78%
47°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
46°F
Air temp
38°F
Wind
12 mph
Pressure
29.97 inHg → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:41–07:41 Dusk 14:59–16:59

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:45–08:45 Major period 18:45–20:45 Minor period 00:36–02:06 Minor period 13:24–14:54

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

03:00
38°
04:00
38°
05:00
38°
06:00
37°
07:00
38°
08:00
40°
09:00
42°
10:00
44°
11:00
47°
12:00
49°
13:00
50°
14:00
50°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
88%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 8 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 8 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Devils Lake is a large, landlocked lake in northeastern North Dakota with no natural outlet, which means its water level has swung dramatically over the decades. It has built a national reputation as a walleye and perch fishery, with northern pike also common in the shallower bays. The flooded trees and brush along much of the shoreline make for good structure but also demand caution when running a boat. Ice fishing draws almost as much traffic here as the open-water season.

The usual catches here are Walleye and Northern Pike.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

Devils Lake North Dakota · 11.5 mi away Brumba Pool North Dakota · 42.9 mi away Little Goose Lake North Dakota · 62.3 mi away Cool Lakes North Dakota · 65.1 mi away Prairie Lake North Dakota · 65.7 mi away Prairie Pothole North Dakota · 67.9 mi away Missouri River North Dakota · 113.1 mi away Missouri River North Dakota · 113.3 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Devils Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Devils Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Devils Lake?

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Devils Lake right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 96%.