Summer is here...

Summer is officially here!! Devils Lake, ND is fishing well despite all the weather that has been thrown our way. WIND, rain, and just a lot of unstable weather has not stopped the walleyes from smacking.
The most consistent presentation has been a bottom bouncer and spinner this past week. We have been tipped them with a crawler or a leech. Best depths seem to be in that 4-10 ft area; however, we have caught some fish out deeper (20-30 ft). Good areas to work this time of year include flooded roads, wind blow shorelines, and weed lines. Fish move around so be persistent and you will find fish.
Pike fishing is still good, but as water temps continue to increase, look for them to be a bit more elusive. White bass have been hitting in the back bays and around rip-rap shorelines for anglers looking to pursue them.
Overall, life is good in Devils Lake! Enjoy summer!!

Some beautiful fish are being caught...

The warmer weather has certainly improved the bite. Weeds are growing steadily and we are starting to find fish out a bit deeper. The most consistent depth is 2-5 feet of water; however, we are catching more fish in 6-10 feet of water. We have had our best luck pitching jigs and plastics into the shallows or smaller cranks. Some days we pull spinners out a bit deeper or we slip bobber as well. Look for the live bait presentation to get better and better as water temps continue to increase and more fish start to slide out deeper. Leeches or crawlers have been the bait of choice while pulling live bait.
Overall, the bite is good it just might take a bit of looking before you get into them. Cover water and work shorelines that have a bit of wind blowing into them.
Summer is officially here! Get out and enjoy!!