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Perhaps the best known North American winter perch fishery is nestled in north-central North Dakota. The Devils Lake walleye population (quantity and quality) also ranks among the best! Many fishermen make plans early; others jump in the truck with a few buddies at the last minute with the next…
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Those who visit and fish return time and time again. For those who haven’t yet experienced Devils Lake magnum perch or plentiful walleyes, make winter vacation plans now. Go! This north-central North Dakota city and lake of the same name won’t disappoint. Most visitors hire guides to go to the…
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Can the Devils Lake walleye action get any better than it has been all season so far? The answer according to guides and buoyed by biologist’s summer test netting is a resounding, “Yeah, Man!!” What that means is simple – Keep Devils Lake on the radar for walleye fishing within the next several…
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All eyes will be on Devils Lake Sept. 6-8 when the National Walleye Tour Championship comes to north-central North Dakota. “These are the top walleye anglers in the world,” said Suzie Kenner, tourism director. “The best 41 were invited here following the 2023 NWT season.” One out of two anglers…
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If Forrest Gump was sitting on a park bench in Devils Lake, North Dakota, he might say, “My Mama always said in winter, people talk about spring fishing. In spring, it’s all about summer. In summer, they plan for fall. And, in fall, their heads are full of perch ice fishing talk.” Forrest is not…
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Some things never change. Some things do. And, in the case of the 47 th annual Devils Lake, ND Chamber of Commerce Team Walleye Tournament, the change is for the better. Tournament Director Johnnie Candle, an expert walleye educator, World Walleye Champion and guide said, “In an effort to…
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Early ice fishing is happening on Devils Lake and the surrounding lakes. But, caution is strongly advised. Experts warn about ice all winter long. It’s the reason so many people prefer going with area guides. On this ice fishing mecca in north-central North Dakota, ice happens. With it come…
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Like many of you, I am a visitor to Devils Lake. My first sight of this amazing fishery was in 1992 with the Professional Walleye Trail. As executive director, the goal of spreading the walleye gospel far and wide took the touring pros to some of the best lakes and rivers in North America. Not only…
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