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Devils Lake

Lake fishing  North Dakota · 05:12 - 20:13

Devils Lake is a lake in North Dakota. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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Fair 40% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
86°
Mon
72%
75°
Tue
74%
68°
Best day
Wed
74%
76°
Thu
71%
74°
Fri
71%
77°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
71°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
30.07 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:27–06:27 Dusk 18:58–20:58

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:51–03:51 Major period 13:51–15:51 Minor period 20:27–21:57 Minor period 07:45–09:15

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

09:00
71°
10:00
73°
11:00
75°
12:00
77°
13:00
78°
14:00
80°
15:00
80°
16:00
81°
17:00
81°
18:00
81°
19:00
79°
20:00
78°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
40%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
37%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
37%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
27%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Common Carp and Northern Pike.

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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 smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

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?

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

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?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Devils Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.