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Last year hunters and fishermen from 46 states traveled to Woodland Resort on Devils Lake to enjoy morning waterfowl hunts and spectacular walleye fishing. Several area guide services offer similar packages. Some notable observations and predictions from Kyle Blanchfield, 36-year North Dakota…
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The peak walleye action occurring right now on Devils Lake is “hot.” Known far and wide as a 4-seasons fishery (no season closure), as many people flock to this walleye mecca in winter as summer. Spring and fall are also very popular. Guide Mark Bry said, “They’re really biting now at the end of…
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Until the ice gently recedes, shore fishermen are setting their hooks on walleyes and northern pike. Devils Lake has more shore fishing opportunities than perhaps any other inland lake. As ice pulls back and bridge and culvert current areas attract walleyes like a magnet. Fishermen take advantage of…
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When the North Dakota sunshine finally forces the ice to retreat, it’s time to head to Devils Lake for walleyes and pike. The fishing seasons are open year-round. The fish have spawning on their pea-sized brains. Pike and walleyes move near shore and to current areas about mid-April every spring…
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Devils Lake fishing seasons never close. The calendar pages flip, and when the month of March appears, perch, pike and walleyes are triggered. “Hands-down, March is my favorite month to fish Devils Lake,” said long time ice and open water guide Ancil Reynolds. Before describing specific late ice…
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It’s early to be proclaiming safe ice all across Devils Lake, but the walkers are venturing out…and catching fish. Nick Fautsch from Nick’s Guide Service said, “Wear cleats, carry a rope and have a set of ice picks around your neck, just in case.” Nick concentrates on the west end where 7 to 9…
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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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