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Devils Lake Fishing Report and Conditions

Sunrise and moon, the season for each fish, and the 10 local guides who fish here.

October season shown10 local guides

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Conditions now

Today’s outlook, wind, air pressure and the moon for Devils Lake, updated every time you open this page. Why pressure matters.

Wind nowLive

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Air pressureLive

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SunriseLive

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Sunset after load

MoonLive

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Phase

Live from the National Weather Service. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Devils Lake.

Wind

Wind in Devils Lake, next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour wind speed and direction from the National Weather Service. On open water, under about 10 mph is comfortable for most anglers; over 20 mph most charters stay in. How windy is too windy?

Solunar

Best fishing times today in Devils Lake

Solunar periods, worked out from where the moon is: the major periods are the two hours around the moon passing overhead or underfoot, the minor periods the hour around moonrise and moonset. Solunar times explained.

Plan ahead

Best day to fish Devils Lake this week

Each day ranked from the NWS 7-day forecast – wind, rain and storms – and the moon, so you can pick a date before you book. What happens if the weather turns.

What is biting

What is biting in Devils Lake

In October the main seasons here include walleye, northern pike. The calendar below shows the main months for each fish.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Walleye
Yellow perch
Northern pike
White bass
Walleye (ice)

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: gf.nd.gov, devilslakend.com, brysguideservice.com, fishing.digital.

From the docks

This week's Devils Lake fishing report

Captains’ reports from Devils Lake

No captain report has been sent in for Devils Lake yet this week. Captains and guides listed here can send a short report – what you caught, where and on what – and we publish it here with your name and the date.

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Fishing guides in Devils Lake

10 captains and guides fish from Devils Lake: walleye, perch and pike, open water and through the ice. See them A to Z, with boats and prices.

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