Devils Lake
Devils Lake is a lake in North Dakota. Most people come here for Northern Pike and Walleye.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (2 species)
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 Northern Pike and Walleye.
For Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
Map
More waters nearby
Common questions
What fish can you catch at Devils Lake?
Anglers here regularly land Northern Pike and Walleye.
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 Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Devils Lake right now?
Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 94%.