tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91968465972977431992024-03-27T21:05:15.808-05:00Bry's Guide ServiceBry's Guide Service is a fishing Guide Service on Devils Lake, ND. We specialize in walleye, northern pike, white bass & perch fishing. Enjoy up-to-date fishing reports, pictures, videos and more!Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-43411263244056455532017-09-06T21:01:00.000-05:002017-09-06T21:01:28.607-05:00Lots of options this time of year...What to do? What to do??<br />
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Goose hunting, bow hunting, dove hunting are all going on! Grouse hunting opens this Saturday. There are certainly options in the Devils Lake area!<br />
Youth duck opener is just around the corner as well. The outlook is fantastic as we are seeing nice flocks buzzing the stubble fields each morning and night.<br />
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As for the fishing... we appear to be in a bit of a transition period. We are leaving the summer patterns and turning more into fall. Days are shorter and the weeds are starting to die off. Water temps are cooling and fish are being caught shallow and deep. Perhaps the biggest factor in the bite is the over abundance of bait in the lake. We are competing against young of the year perch, bass, walleyes, and frogs are starting to make their way back to the lake. As we get more into fall look for more fish to concentrate on deep structure such as humps, rocks, flooded roads, and points. Current areas are traditionally good areas to focus in on as well.<br />
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So whether you are still fishing or getting your shotgun ready, there are plenty of options in Devils Lake. Weather is usually fantastic and the scenery is second to none. Enjoy this special time of year!<br />
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Good luck to all!<br />
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Bry's Guide Service<br />
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<br />Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-32193857136447131822017-08-02T13:50:00.001-05:002017-08-02T13:50:20.500-05:00A good time to be a WALLEYE fisherman/person!!!Wow are the walleyes on the chomp on Devils Lake, ND. We have had some of the best fishing of the year with walleyes as small as 6 inches all the way up to 30. No question the lake is very healthy with a variety of classes of fish being caught. We have caught fish on the west end, main lake, and east end of Devils Lake. The majority of our limits of fish are in the 15-19 inch class. Seems like 10-30 feet of water is the most consistent depths to work to catch the majority of fish. We have caught some fish shallower and deeper; however, it seems that the 10-30 is the most common.<br />
Bottom bouncers and spinners have been by far the best way to cover water and find fish. They tend to move around a bit so bouncers are very effective for covering water. We have used slow death hooks as well with a third of a crawler. Vertical jigging and slip bobbers are also producing fish when you can get on the "X". We have also trolled cranks with success. Some anglers are finding success pulling cranks with leadcore in the deeper depths.<br />
We are also catching some dandy jumbo perch as well. We catching them mixed in with the walleyes out in 20-30 feet of water. Pike fishing is more spotty; however, we have caught a lot of really nice pike while fishing for walleyes out deep.<br />
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This is a great time of year to be on Devils Lake! Get out there and enjoy the great fishing and beautiful summer in North Dakota!!<br />
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Mark Bry Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-43573675707272051232017-07-22T17:23:00.001-05:002017-07-22T17:23:51.478-05:00Not a good time to be a walleye in Devils Lake, ND...It's the time of year where walleyes can and are caught in a range of depths and locations. We have caught fish in as shallow of 8ft of water and as deep as 35ft. Without a doubt a bottom bouncer and spinner have been the most productive method to produce numbers of fish. We have used leeches, crawlers, and some plastics for our best results. Cover water and find the pocket and life is good!<br />
Slip bobbers have also produced fish and vertical jigging has been good at times to. If you can find the "X" then bobbers and vertical jigging is super fun. The key is to be on top of the active fish.<br />
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Pike action has slowed a bit; however, the pike we are catching are big and feeding on walleyes. We have had many in the mid 30 inch range with fat bellies. Bass have also been caught out in the deeper water with walleyes. Seems like once you find the school it is game on. We have even caught a few perch mixed in with the walleyes. All and all life is good in Devils Lake!!<br />
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Book that trip now before harvest starts or school begins, summer is starting to slip away.<br />
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Good Luck!<br />
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701 739-0161 Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-79388099678749256032017-07-12T07:57:00.000-05:002017-07-12T07:57:54.173-05:00The bite on Devils Lake...We are entering the heart of summer and all of the traditional tactics and presentations have been producing walleyes. We are catching a mix of walleyes averaging 10-20 inches. It is really awesome to see the smaller fish in the system as they are the future of the lake. By far, the most consistent way to catch fish is by pulling a bottom bouncer and a spinner. Leeches/crawlers or a plastic have all produced. We have used slow death hooks tipped with a crawler or a spinner with a #2 octopus hook. Some of our guides have been slip bobbering as well. Smaller jigs or plain hooks have both produced. They are tipping their hooks with leeches and working 10-20 feet of water. <br />
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Best locations to work include: any hump that comes up, flooded roads, points, the old shoreline, and weed lines. This is obviously a lot of locations, but they truly are all producing fish. Pike fishing has slowed but we are catching some mixed in with our walleyes. There is good potential to catch a giant pike this time of year out in the deeper water. Bass fishing has been pretty good when you find them. We are seeing a lot of smaller bass out in the deeper water so they seem to be coming back.<br />
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All and all life is good in Devils Lake, ND! Give us a call or email us if you would like to get out before harvest or the kids go back to school.<br />
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701 739-0161<br />
brysguideservice@gmail.com<br />
Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-76148213508084893312017-06-22T05:40:00.003-05:002017-06-22T05:40:59.342-05:00Summer 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.<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
Overall, life is good in Devils Lake! Enjoy summer!!<br />
<br />Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-89124281990849571242017-06-08T16:30:00.002-05:002017-06-08T16:30:46.864-05:00Some 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.<br />
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.<br />
Summer is officially here! Get out and enjoy!!<br />
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<br />Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-90862425430770469562017-05-25T10:17:00.001-05:002017-05-25T10:26:19.818-05:00Weather has been all over the place.We have really seen some up and down weather this past week. Wind, rain, and cooler temps have really made fishing difficult to nearly impossible. We are still catching fish, it's just not as easy to stay on spots as the wind has really been brutal. Shallow water is still the place to be. 1-6 feet of water is where we are catching the majority of our fish. Try to find the warmest/stained water you can. If the water is crystal clear it is often more difficult to connect with fish. We are also fishing the wind the majority of the time as this seems to be where the bait is concentrated.<br />
Pitching cranks and jig/plastic combos is by far the best way to cover shallow water this time of year. Slip-bobbers have also produced some fish as well. Look for the bite to get better as the weather comes around.<br />
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Good luck to all!<br />
<br />Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-41202488113594546112017-05-10T13:28:00.001-05:002017-05-10T13:28:22.843-05:00Think "Shallow Water" right now...The bite is definitely on and the most active water is 1-5 ft. Seems like working the shorelines with a bit of wind blowing on them are producing the best results. Warm, stained, and wind are important factors to consider when deciding where to fish.<br />
Long shallow bays will produce the best results as they will have the warmest water. Shallow water that is close to deeper water will not be as productive at this time of year as the colder/deeper water will cool quicker as the wind blows it in.<br />
Best times to fish are mid-morning to late afternoon. Seems like as the sun comes out and the water warms, the bite gets better and better. Also, current areas such as the bridges and culverts are still producing some fish. With the best action coming in the evening.<br />
The fish are pretty much spawned out and the "Shallow Water" bite should continue to get better for awhile. Jig/plastic combos have been deadly. Cranks are working as well; however, we have not been pitching as many of late as there are a lot of northern pike biting as well and they are very hard on the cranks.<br />
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Please remember to practice "Catch and Release" on the mature fish. Good luck everyone!!<br />
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<br />Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-41433158180294079232017-04-27T13:45:00.000-05:002017-04-27T13:45:10.687-05:00A bit of a curve thrown our way...We received a some winter-like weather the last few days here in Devils Lake, ND. Colder temps and snow fell in the lake region. Hopefully, this will be the last of the white stuff until next winter!!<br />
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Lake report:<br />
We are 100 percent ice free on Devils Lake and have been for a few weeks. Docks are in and the majority of landings are ready for use. The lake level is currently on the rise. We are looking like the lake will come up a couple of feet more than likely; however, we won't know for sure until summer.<br />
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The bite is a bit 'hit and miss' as we are in pre-spawn, spawn, and post spawn stages depending on the part of the lake that you are on. Whenever you are fishing near the spawn, expect to experience some really inconsistent action. Bites that were hot yesterday may be dead sea today. This is one of the best times of year to catch bigger fish as many mature fish congregate to current areas. Culverts, bridges, basically anywhere there is moving water are great places to try. It seems like the recent cold front that we are experiencing has slowed the bite down a bit. Look for the bite to get better and better as we get back to normal weather conditions.<br />
As spring continues and the spawn comes to an end, look to find active fish in the shallowest/warmest bays. Pike, walleye, and bass will go the the <b>shallows</b> to warm up and feed! Look for water that is stained a bit and warm. Seems like once water hits the 50's it is usually "GAME ON".<br />
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Please remember to take a picture of those nicer fish and practice catch and release.<br />
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If you would like to experience some of the most exciting fishing of the year, SHALLOW WATER time, then give us a call and we will make it happen!!<br />
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Mark<br />
701 739-0161<br />
<br />Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-49261356978930170352017-03-16T11:14:00.001-05:002017-03-16T11:14:26.465-05:00The ice season is still going...With the cooler temps of late we are finding good ice on the Devils Lake basin. Look for conditions to change as we have warmer temps coming soon. Ice is going to start to deteriorate quickly as there is little to no snow cover left on the lake these days. Soooo, please be careful and realize ice can change very quickly this time of year. Ice that was safe yesterday, could be unsafe tomorrow.<br />
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As for the fishing we have experienced some good days and some slower days as well. The majority of the perch we have caught have been in deeper water, 30-40 ft. Searching and moving is key to finding and staying on active perch. Not sure if any one lure has been the best, more importantly is to get back down quickly and keep the flurry going. Finding the rhythm that the perch want is also crucial for success. Some days they want little to no movement with your lure, other days it seems like if you can get them to come off the bottom and keep the lure just in front of their noses it produces the best results. Hali's, buckshots, tungstens, and forage minnows have all produced.<br />
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We have been catching Walleyes in the early morning hours and mixed in with the perch out deep. During early morning hours, work shallower water (6-12 ft), and concentrate on rock piles or timber.<br />
Pike fishing has been fantastic! They are hungry and aggressive right now. This is a great time to get kids out and chase some flags with tip-ups!<br />
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Good luck to all and please remember to be safe!<br />
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Bry's Guide ServiceMark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-2668343758212728302017-02-27T14:50:00.001-06:002017-02-27T14:50:24.005-06:00Longer days and one of the most enjoyable times of the year for ice fishing!!What beautiful weather we have been experiencing in Devils Lake these past few weeks! Temps in the 20-30's makes outside fishing and 'hole hopping' so much easier and productive. We are starting to see some of our waterfowl friends return as well (Canadian Geese), which is always refreshing to see.<br />
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As for the bite...it's been a pretty up and down adventure to say the least. There are groups that experience one after another flurries for the world famous jumbo perch and there are others that wonder if perch are really in this great lake. Seems like one of the biggest factors is to have sunshine. The days that are overcast are often the toughest days to get the perch to go.<br />
We have caught them as shallow as 24 and as deep as 47 this past week. Buckshots, halis, forage minnows, and tungsten jigs have all been productive lures to use. Remember, to use lighter line as well, 2-4 pound braided line is what we prefer.<br />
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Walleyes have been caught mixed in with the perch. The most consistent bite for walleyes seems to be in the shallower back bays of Devils Lake. The morning bite has been good on days and average on others. We fish until 4pm this time of year so we have not spent much time fishing the night bite. Working drop offs, humps, and points has been the most productive for us. Buckshots tipped with a minnow head as been the most productive presentation. 6-10 feet of water is typically the best depths to work.<br />
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We have been using some tip-ups, angling, and spearing for pike with solid results. Ditches, culvert areas, rocky points have produced the majority of pike. Look for this bite to get better as get more into March.<br />
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As for the ice...I dislike giving ice reports because ice is constantly changing, especially in March. As of now we are driving trucks in most places of the lake. Beware of ridges and cracks as some of them have started to open up of late. Also, remember that ice will start to deteriorate as we get farther into spring. Ice can change by the hour, so please remember to take your time and go as light as you can.<br />
AVOID all current areas such as bridges, culverts, and bottle neck areas.<br />
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Good luck to all!!<br />
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Bry's Guide ServiceMark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-81307715738797071702017-02-08T14:02:00.000-06:002017-02-08T14:02:04.490-06:00A bit of a roller coaster...We have had a bit of a roller coaster ride fishing this past week. Some days the perch are on and other days they like to look. Weather has been up and down as well which can definitely change their mood. Most productive depths have been 20-32 ft of water. Seems like smaller buckshots, halis, and dropper rigs tipped with smaller hooks or tungsten jigs. When the bite gets lighter it is crucial to use finesse and really pay attention to your rod, the slightest movement on your rod tip and you should set the hook. We have caught some dandy perch with smaller ones mixed in as well.<br />
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Walleye action has been the best in the early morning and late afternoon hours. Our most consistent bite has been in shallower water (6-10 ft). Buckshots, sonars, and jigging raps have all produced for us.<br />
<br />Pike have been very active in Pelican and the northwest corner of Devils Lake. Work the edges of weed lines, flooded points, and roads to hold a lot of fish. Tip ups or jigging with aggressive lures has been very good this winter.<br />
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Ice conditions are overall very good. Ice thickness varies from 15-30 inches. The northwest corner of the lake has a lot more snow on it than the eastern portion of Devils Lake. Tracks are a must out west; however, there are some areas of the main and eastern parts of Devils Lake where you can drive trucks.<br />
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Good luck to all!!<br />
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<br />Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-66047058363506739882016-12-22T06:37:00.002-06:002016-12-22T06:37:14.609-06:00Devils Lake ReportMerry Christmas to All!!<br />
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Ice conditions
update...Devils Lake built a solid layer of ice during the recent cold
snap!! Expect to find 6-18 inches of ice on the lake. We strongly
suggest lighter transportation such as: 4 wheeler, snowcat, UTV, or
Snobear for your travels around the lake. Some people have been out in
vehicles already; however, we do not recommend this. Look for best ice
in the back bays/shallower areas of the lake. Main lake/deeper water
areas will have the least amount of ice so use caution in these places.
As ice continues to grow and expand, look for ridges and cracks to form,
ALWAYS be very careful in these areas.<br />
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As for the
bite...it's been a bit of a roller coaster ride. Some of the shallower
bays are pretty stirred up from stronger winds that we had right before
freeze up. This makes the bite trickier as walleye, perch, and pike as
they have a more difficult time seeing your bait. The shallower bays
should heat up as water clarity improves!<br />
We have had some perch
luck on the big lake and our guides are out looking and searching every
hump, point, flat, weed line, rock pile, etc. out there! We will find
them!! As always, make sure to have your Ion charged or auger full of
gas, as the name of the game is drilling and persistence!<br />
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We
really get going right after Christmas! We have a very busy winter
coming. If you are looking to get out and experience Devils Lake this
winter, give us a call and we will see if we can make it work!!<br />
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Have a great Christmas everyone!!<br />
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Bry's Guide ServiceMark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-78244474366001703002016-10-13T12:41:00.000-05:002016-10-13T13:07:07.877-05:00It's all about the weather...It's that time or year where is seems like it is either 'feast or famine' with the weather, meaning that you could have calm winds and temps in the 50-60 degrees or it could be in the 20-30 degrees with gale force winds which make fishing nearly impossible. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that you look ahead at the forecast and plan accordingly. The nice aspect of brutal weather is that the duck and goose hunting is usually at it's best during it.<br>
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As for the bite, not a lot has changed in Devils Lake. Best areas to fish include the current areas: 20, 57, Rutten and Mauvee bridges. Using jigging presentations such as: jigging raps, jig/plastic combos, and live bait such as minnow and leeches. When the bite slows in the current areas, we have worked adjacent areas where fish will often slide to when they are not in the current. Also, work areas that are a bit deeper, or even a mile or two down from the current. Best presentations to use when "searching" for pockets are: trolling cranks or pulling live bait rigs such as bottom bouncers and spinners. Other areas to try include: deep rock humps and points. Some days we are finding active fish on the tops of these humps and other days when are finding them on the edges.<br>
Very important to find the active pocket, once you do the schools are usually active. We have caught some of the largest and fattest fish of the season of late.<br>
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Good luck to all!<br>
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The air is crisp and fresh. Such a special time of year!<div>As for the fishing, we are catching fish in or near the current most days. Seems like some days they want aggressive jigging raps while other days they prefer live bait rigs such as lindy rigs or bottom bouncers and spinners. Best depths around the current is 18-26 ft. We have also caught some dandy perch and pike in the current as well.</div><div>Other areas that have produced as well are humps or points that have deeper water close. Fish are holding in the20-30 ft most days, with the key being to find the pocket on each point or hump.</div><div>We have also had some good bites in shallower water; however, weather needs to be stable for the shallower bite as major winds tend to stir up the shallows and slow the bite for a few days when this happens.</div><div>As we continue into fall look for some of the best action for true trophy walleyes and pike to occur. Seems like the later we get the more aggressive they get!</div><div>Good luck to all!! Give us a call and we will get you out there!</div><div><a dir="ltr" href="tel:7017390161" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0">7017390161</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUBIu04bMN2GoAtyA8-MhF16tytYUyx-gwhFWN16S_29mn3wglV-cvRU2bWFvSsgUCZrdxhrG0d737YIyGUeNhcmsBUZ44qXEzKDrCpNYKmBwH4r1EIs5nWARBZVXhPpXiF9ocYr0771kK/s640/blogger-image-1871333544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUBIu04bMN2GoAtyA8-MhF16tytYUyx-gwhFWN16S_29mn3wglV-cvRU2bWFvSsgUCZrdxhrG0d737YIyGUeNhcmsBUZ44qXEzKDrCpNYKmBwH4r1EIs5nWARBZVXhPpXiF9ocYr0771kK/s640/blogger-image-1871333544.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-79689732477340344212016-08-31T08:07:00.001-05:002016-08-31T08:07:28.260-05:00Fall is in the air...What a quick summer it has been! All of the guides at Bry's Guide Service would like to thank all of our wonderful clients this summer. Plenty of laughter, fun, and great memories were made! <div>As we begin to enter fall...look for the bite to continue to be productive. Patterns and locations may change a bit, but the thump from those walleyes will continue! In fact, look for some of our nicest fish of the year to be caught in the next two months. </div><div>Seems like there's to many options with to little time during the fall. A really fun option for our clients is to hunt the morning and fish the afternoon (cast and blast), as we refer to it. If you are looking for another great experience on Devils Lake, give us a call or email and we will make it happen! It truly is an amazing time of year.</div><div><br></div><div>Mark Bry</div><div><a dir="ltr" href="tel:701%20739-0161" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0/0">701 739-0161</a></div><div>Brysguideservice@gmail.com</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1vsTlWTPA3L8MfYjT-r7m6pe39CztmcPyitu8F3RSXWZPKac0F1SqX_txDKFkXZfcgcYUp5UkYfXo3-s9bHh1UM-qbCURT8c483P9e6gOCd_2qO3REcZPYMeROD3Utvz_-JkXyymcjww/s640/blogger-image--617587202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1vsTlWTPA3L8MfYjT-r7m6pe39CztmcPyitu8F3RSXWZPKac0F1SqX_txDKFkXZfcgcYUp5UkYfXo3-s9bHh1UM-qbCURT8c483P9e6gOCd_2qO3REcZPYMeROD3Utvz_-JkXyymcjww/s640/blogger-image--617587202.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vpBpvKyKcsigGOoDGut6AhgW5sca0bg2u8x2ZsggjPhT2_afPFQDYQegtU1GySr6RK6XdvMr4Kiy_HDy2utgeoHHl9qKroAXQt8qhhQdITyn5uek0rj5KRbmHM2otjjgu-UN7k9XMKrE/s640/blogger-image--1784910805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vpBpvKyKcsigGOoDGut6AhgW5sca0bg2u8x2ZsggjPhT2_afPFQDYQegtU1GySr6RK6XdvMr4Kiy_HDy2utgeoHHl9qKroAXQt8qhhQdITyn5uek0rj5KRbmHM2otjjgu-UN7k9XMKrE/s640/blogger-image--1784910805.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-42454207352648984082016-08-15T20:50:00.001-05:002016-08-15T20:50:34.643-05:00Persistence is the key...The bite continues to be very on Devils Lake North Dakota. It seems like every day is a bit different as far as the location of fish. Some days there as shallow is 4 feet and other days there as deep as 30 feet. Without a doubt the most important thing to do on Devils Lake, North Dakota right now is to cover water and keep working till you find that active pocket. Trolling crank baits pulling bottom bouncers and spinners are great ways to cover water and find those pockets. Some of our best colors for crank baits have been perch, fire tiger, and pink and purple. For spinners a hammered gold, silver, pink, and chartreuse have been very good.<div>As the days of summer start to get numbered, don't forget that we still have fantastic fishing in the fall on Devils Lake with the chances for nicer fish always present. Often, as we enter fall we catch some of our largest fish of the year.</div><div>If you'd like to have a fantastic fishing experience please contact us at <a dir="ltr" href="tel:701-739-0161" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0">701-739-0161</a> or email us at brysguideservice@gmail.com</div><div><br></div><div>Good luck to all!</div><div>Mark Bry</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKtyHhZn5LHeOCM0zYlJzI-lTr239E09KexXQelD5GXfBYQr-hDpvMEYPLcc7NvA-YyEVvMN5zZb6WQR5WtoI-eEQPBwvYTxv8Wwqo7u-11ejJrwm-FTn0FxEg3UBewfYBOQohzz45-Fb/s640/blogger-image-1381723911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKtyHhZn5LHeOCM0zYlJzI-lTr239E09KexXQelD5GXfBYQr-hDpvMEYPLcc7NvA-YyEVvMN5zZb6WQR5WtoI-eEQPBwvYTxv8Wwqo7u-11ejJrwm-FTn0FxEg3UBewfYBOQohzz45-Fb/s640/blogger-image-1381723911.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-37039599690030641502016-08-03T15:32:00.001-05:002016-08-03T15:32:19.164-05:00Dog days equal hot fishing on Devils Lake!!The walleyes on Devils Lake are really on the feed of late. There are many class sizes of fish being caught on the lake right now, and it is very probable to catch a limit of 15-20 inch walleyes. During this time of year there are many areas of the lake where there is a lot of bait (shrimp, minnows, young of the year fish, bug hatches, etc). So cover water until you locate the active pocket of feeding fish. The old shoreline has been very good (22-26ft) and we have also had great action fishing in shallower areas (10-18ft).<div>Seems like everyday the bite is a bit different, so just cover water until you find them.</div><div>Best presentations have been bottom bouncers and spinners tipped with a crawler, vertical jigging with a crawler, or trolling cranks. Use hammered gold, silver, pink, or chartreuse spinners or jigs for colors.</div><div>Pike action is spotty but we are catching a few in with the walleyes. Bass fishing is good in shallow along rip rap or along weed lines.</div><div>As summer starts to drift away, make sure to get out and enjoy the great weather and action!!</div><div>Mark Bry</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1jyc_aA9HKH6I2b7XK-t1QTZgBHR8E475y_CJIF2zM9_GE8BLxootvn3BRQSyR40tMK9dXTreqxe1pyZsSd6MVwUOc0-5yJUhiWELqTnbXyamx7pYchyphenhyphen5VaR4BetDLZtnK07kXaFd7WS/s640/blogger-image--1190362134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1jyc_aA9HKH6I2b7XK-t1QTZgBHR8E475y_CJIF2zM9_GE8BLxootvn3BRQSyR40tMK9dXTreqxe1pyZsSd6MVwUOc0-5yJUhiWELqTnbXyamx7pYchyphenhyphen5VaR4BetDLZtnK07kXaFd7WS/s640/blogger-image--1190362134.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-86350137456754945282016-07-10T15:21:00.001-05:002016-07-10T15:21:58.413-05:00The lake is "on"!!The bite has been very good at Devils Lake, ND this past week!<div>Walleyes are being caught as shallow as 5 ft and as deep as 28ft. We are mainly pulling live bait with bottom bouncers and spinners. Hammered gold, silver, pink, and purple have been very good colors, we are using a third of a crawler go best results. Slip bobber fishing and vertical jigging has also been fantastic, seems like the top of humps, points, and the edges of the weed lines have produced the best action. Some of our guides are also trolling cranks in 10-16 ft and doing well.</div><div>Pike fishing has slowed a bit; however, we have caught a few dandies while fishing for walleyes. </div><div>Bass have been more spotty, but it seems like the rip rap shorelines are holding the majority of bass.</div><div>Good luck to all, This is certainly a time to get out with friends and family and enjoy some great fishing!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxrQ0OrpnDJSdvOw0R9_-lAeWiQAp5A4v_vXM4Rj57MSwncJ7jtYjM5DulKwxRMoi8HUPq4b5SDy4UK8bMlEtSyM480qOlPdiQRk96cT6zotnVyGm_69lYIkKejsOIK6gj52w2OpD5DlQ/s640/blogger-image--366907802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxrQ0OrpnDJSdvOw0R9_-lAeWiQAp5A4v_vXM4Rj57MSwncJ7jtYjM5DulKwxRMoi8HUPq4b5SDy4UK8bMlEtSyM480qOlPdiQRk96cT6zotnVyGm_69lYIkKejsOIK6gj52w2OpD5DlQ/s640/blogger-image--366907802.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-51156964261414905312016-06-23T16:07:00.001-05:002016-06-23T16:07:54.923-05:00Lots of options...This is the time of year of options, we are catching fish as shallow 2 ft and as deep as 26 ft. We are catching fish pitching, bobbering, pulling spinners, and cranks.<div>Lots of 13-18 inch walleyes are cooperating which makes the days a lot of fun! When we are using live bait we tend to use leeches and a third of a crawler. Jig/plastic combos and cranks pitched in the shallows are producing well when you have a bit of wind. The bottom line is you can fish the way that you want to fish cause pretty much all presentations are producing!</div><div><br></div><div>Enjoy these summer days boys and girls!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6D8Wi5rkej3_22pnQygiF2-Zt1_py18rwX_aVCJ1PJHrDd0P8C7r8Y2RXL7C_ovwclPVh-wj2TjdVyHyFXkFZ82g7btZ5xj4-by50_G4OreFRKFiov9LkDS_XM5_7SaF9P3GBTJeezqMf/s640/blogger-image-1289031917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6D8Wi5rkej3_22pnQygiF2-Zt1_py18rwX_aVCJ1PJHrDd0P8C7r8Y2RXL7C_ovwclPVh-wj2TjdVyHyFXkFZ82g7btZ5xj4-by50_G4OreFRKFiov9LkDS_XM5_7SaF9P3GBTJeezqMf/s640/blogger-image-1289031917.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com266tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-4793229156049904372016-06-15T17:24:00.001-05:002016-06-15T17:24:34.116-05:00Everyday is a little different...There are a few different bites going on right now in Devils Lake, we are still finding fish shallow in 3 to 5 feet of water. They're also more fish being caught in 7 to 12 feet of water. As water temperatures continue to rise look for more fish to be in deeper depths.<div>Look for water with a bit of algae and color to it avoid clear water areas.</div><div>We are fisging the <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">far northwest corner of Devils Lake all the way to eastern end.</span></div><div>Majority of our best bites or on wind driven shorelines.</div><div>Walleyes, Pike, and white bass are all being caught in the shallows.</div><div>Good luck to all!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0T-cJ5u-4ocpn7r0KZbw0Xs2qx4xoQmr_noHBOtI7bb4xmA_VY-oMr9JNeDYkHf5vTLtc1NsOuSQJ-YIJnaEJwYowDxcH_mN-eBHLE9VXSVDbycBiEb2K2RwWy7VX25CUQ3S9JLrxj5av/s640/blogger-image--412874375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0T-cJ5u-4ocpn7r0KZbw0Xs2qx4xoQmr_noHBOtI7bb4xmA_VY-oMr9JNeDYkHf5vTLtc1NsOuSQJ-YIJnaEJwYowDxcH_mN-eBHLE9VXSVDbycBiEb2K2RwWy7VX25CUQ3S9JLrxj5av/s640/blogger-image--412874375.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-87738632802948099392016-06-02T16:03:00.001-05:002016-06-02T16:03:02.376-05:00More areas are producing!!Devils Lake action is improving to more areas each week! We are still catching lots of fish in 3-5 ft of water, however, the bite is spreading to more areas and more fish are even being caught deeper (6-12ft).<div>Pitching jig/plastic combos or cranks has been very effective. We have also done well with bobbers and leeches.</div><div>Some fish are also starting to be caught with bouncers and spinners and trolling cranks.</div><div>Still look for fish in the back bays and look for warm water with a bit of color, wind will help on most shorelines. </div><div>Good luck to all!!</div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-50514031982629141872016-05-19T13:52:00.001-05:002016-05-19T20:34:46.738-05:00Devils Lake action....Shallow is the word on Devils Lake, ND!!<div>One constant with Devils Lake is change, seems the lake is either going up a few feet or down a few, depending on the year. Traditional "hot spots" might be located in different areas as the lake is down over three feet from last year. There are still plenty of places to catch them, but it is important to find the following:</div><div>-warm water, the warmer the better, we have water in the low to mid 50's in places, with some areas in the low 60's.</div><div>-the right color of water, if it is crystal clear you will have a difficult time catching fish as they tend to spoke from the boat easier.</div><div>-flooded catails, trees, rocks, etc. this looks much different from last year because many of the catails are out of the water. Without cover, you are not going to find the numbers of fish you want!</div><div>-fish the longest shallowest bays you can find, these are always the warmest!</div><div>Remember that shore fishing is often fantastic this time of year as well, try to fish the afternoons and evenings.</div><div>Pike are every cast in places, so make sure to bring leaders and some tape for your fingers!</div><div>Jig/ plastic combos have produced the best results!</div><div>Good luck to all!!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfpgGMP4W2HVtdzP9z6PA4LGPKY4zbyEmM_dBdUphWaqvhxWvrqrDO-yZ7cHwVcHhzVhFBN-RzBZn1MUxQ8dAc28AgodGSxrmbWYEnU9y_q_vQrBj5b-DT6pEa04Xq9FsetvW79GdBEuf/s640/blogger-image-931342883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfpgGMP4W2HVtdzP9z6PA4LGPKY4zbyEmM_dBdUphWaqvhxWvrqrDO-yZ7cHwVcHhzVhFBN-RzBZn1MUxQ8dAc28AgodGSxrmbWYEnU9y_q_vQrBj5b-DT6pEa04Xq9FsetvW79GdBEuf/s640/blogger-image-931342883.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-36115195068454975582016-04-27T10:29:00.001-05:002016-04-27T10:29:39.610-05:00It's beginning....Tis the season of uncertainty....meaning that anglers might go out and catch the biggest fish of their life or they might find the action a bit 'hit and miss'.<div>Lots going on currently! Some fish have spawned, some are spawning, and others will be very soon. Fish predictable is always a bit tricky and challenging during this window.</div><div>We have had some clients do well for northerns and walleyes in the shallow back bays casting cranks and jig/plastic combos. Look for the shallow bite to continue to get better with warmer water temps! Also, current area such as culverts and bridges can be very good this time of year. Other areas to try include the Sheyenne river where the action has been steady. As we get warmer water temps, the bite will get more consistent and better throughout the entire system. Good luck to all!!</div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196846597297743199.post-51597912707279708962016-03-31T15:49:00.001-05:002016-03-31T15:49:25.914-05:00Spring time is here!!!We are getting closer to being ice free in Devils Lake! More wind and sun and ice will really start to disappear!<div>As for fishing...most anglers are fishing from shore or in smaller boats. Bridges, channels, and culverts are all places to try. Jigs and plastic combos, leeches with Lindy-rigs, and slip-bobbers are all presentations that can and will produce walleyes and pike!</div><div>Also, the Sheyenne river is starting to produce some fish as well! Work below the dams, or deeper pools. Seems like the late afternoon/early evening bite is the most productive.</div><div>Good luck to all!!</div><div>Also, make sure to stop out to the Boat Show at the Burdick Arena in Devils Lake this weekend!!</div>Mark Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986256703602145405noreply@blogger.com0