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Whether you’re chasing a record-breaking walleye, catching air on a wakeboard, or simply soaking in a North Dakota sunset from a kayak, Devils Lake is the ultimate destination. As the largest natural body of water in North Dakota, Devils Lake is massive—currently covering over 160,000 acres with…
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There is an old saying in the angling world: "A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at the office." But if you ask legendary veteran angler Johnnie Candle, he’d likely tell you that a smart day of fishing is the best day of all. Earlier this month, Johnnie kicked off his highly…
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If you’ve been waiting for the signal to head to North Dakota, this is it. Jared Petrie with PATTRIE Productions recently sat down with legendary guide Johnnie Candle to get the ground-truth on current conditions at Devils Lake. While Mother Nature is still shaking off the last of winter, the…
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When you hear the team at Fishing 411 TV talk about a world-class walleye destination, they aren’t just looking for quantity; they are looking for quality, character, and a unique environment that challenges the average angler. Recently, the crew headed to the legendary waters of Devils Lake, North…
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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — As the last of the shoreline ice yields to the relentless spring winds, the anticipation among local anglers is reaching a fever pitch. After a season where the fish didn't always "cooperate," the 2026 open-water outlook suggests that patience is about to pay off in a big way. In…
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If you’ve been scrolling through waterfowl reports lately, you’ve probably seen the massive push of snow geese moving north. But if you think you’ve missed the window, think again. The Strategy: Targeting the "Teenagers" Many hunters try to race the front edge of the migration, but Eric…
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Featuring Insights from Pat Kalmerton As the calendar flips and the North Dakota air takes on that unmistakable crispness, many anglers start thinking about putting the boat in storage. But if you ask pro angler Pat Kalmerton, he’ll tell you that some of the best fishing of the year is just getting…
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Spring has officially touched down in North Dakota, and according to Landon Blanchield at Woodland Resort, the landscape is changing fast. With temperatures climbing into the 50s, the ice fishing gear is being swapped for long rods and casting reels. While the big lake is transitioning, the "open…
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There is a certain magic to the Highway 2 corridor that we locals have always known about—the way the morning mist sits over the water, the thrill of a bison sighting at White Horse Hill, and the friendly faces you find in our historic downtown. Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to share…
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The sun is hanging a little higher in the sky, and the morning air has lost some of its winter teeth. For many, that’s a sign to start thinking about the boat, but for the die-hard anglers of Devils Lake, North Dakota, it means something else entirely: Jumbo Perch prime time. Late-season ice fishing…
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