Time to start thinking open water fishing..,

It has been a very busy and successful winter!! All of the guides at Bry's Guide Service, The Fish Rehab, and Ackerman Acres would like to say thank you for allowing us to help you catch some fish, hang out with friends and family, and to enjoy the adventure that Devils Lake offers day in and day out.

With the warmer than usual temps,the ice really has begun to deteriorate the last few days. The temps will even be warmer this weekend, because of these factors, we have decided to cancel the remaining trips for this ice season.

Safety is number one, and we feel like the ice is just to unpredictable at this point. Also, we want to give all of our clients the best experience possible, with the ice being spotty in many areas, it really limits where we can go.

We advise only walking out or not fishing at all as the ice is changing by the hour.

So, it is time to think spring!! Shore fishing, ducks and geese coming back home, getting the boats ready...

Be sure to let us know if we can help you build your spring/summer fishing/lodging trip to Devils Lake!!

Thanks Again!!

Last ice is upon us...

The bite on Devils Lake of late has been a bit hit and miss. We have found perch in all locations of the lake, the trick is finding larger active schools. We have caught perch in 20-50 ft. So the same tactic we've used all winter, drill,drill,drill.

Walleyes are most active early in the morning, we have had some afternoon/evening flurries as well.

Pike fishing has been good in the shallower bays with tip-ups or jigging aggressive lures.

As for the ice, we are really encouraging caution to all anglers. Ice is still good as I'm writing this post;however, we are scheduled to have 40-50 degree days in the near future. We would not suggest driving trucks once this warmer weather arrives as to much can change from hour to hour.

Be safe and feel free to call or email us with questions about fishing and the ice.

701739-0161

Brysguideservice@gmail.com

A bit up and down...

We have had an interesting week on the pond. Temps from 40 above to 10 below at night, some days windy, others pretty calm. With all this up and down weather, the bite has done the same for us. We are still catching a fair share of fish, but we are working a bit harder this week from others.

The weather is suppose to get more stable and look for the bite to get better and better!

Best bet for walleyes is early 7am-9, fishing 6-20 ft, there has also been an afternoon bite as well. For perch, we are getting the majority of them in the 24-30 ft range. The key is to find the big active schools, so make sure your auger is ready to go!

Good luck to all!!

Steady is the word!

Perch and walleye's are being caught consistently on Devils Lake, with some days having a bite that is fast and furious while other days the bite is more steady and consistent. You never really know when or where that furious bite may occur, so we stay persistent and positive and usually good things happen!!

Best depths to fish are about 12 to 25 foot range. Seems you like our best lures are: Buckshots, Hali's, Slender spoons, and a bobber with a hook and minnow set-up.

Ice conditions are good just remember to use caution around the bridges and near pressure ranges. Good luck to everyone participating in Ice-fishing tournament this weekend!

Ice is getting better!!

As we continue to get colder, ice conditions continue to improve on Devils Lake! There are still some areas where the ice is "spotty",so please make sure to get out and check areas frequently that you have not been on yet!

As for fishing...Steady is the word. There have been some solid catches of both walleye and perch coming in. We have caught walleyes in the shallows and we are also starting to see some out deeper as well (12-25ft). Perch have been caught in 10-35 ft, with the most consistent bite bring in the 17-30 ft depths. As always, persistence, moving, and searching are the keys to continually catching perch.

Best lures: Hali's, smaller buck shots, slender spoons, and a bobber w minnow set-up.

All and all life is pretty good in Devils Lake these days, good luck!!

Devils Lake bite...

The walleye bite has been strong in the shallow waters of Devils Lake! We are finding most of our fish along the lines in 4-9 feet of water.

Buckshot's, slender spoons, jigging raps, and a bobber and a minnow have all produced fish. 

Perch fishing has been a bit spotty, as it is difficult to get to some of the best perch areas. We have found some fish in shallow back bays and we are hoping to get a bit better ice over the next week to allow us to venture out more.

Ice conditions vary from 4-12 inches in most places, no trucks should be on the lake. Snowcats, four wheelers, tracked machines will work in most places. Please use caution! 

Ice has begun...

We do have ice starting in Devils Lake!! Some of the back bays have 3-6 inches in places. The main lake is still open in many areas, overall, we still have a ways to go!!

Let's hope for some cold nights to get this ice sheet solid!! Make sure to stop in and see us at the St. Paul Ice Show this weekend!! 

We are excited for the upcoming ice season, lots of options this year!!

Snobears, Dak Shacks, Eskimo Portable Houses, Spearing, are all possibilities with us! Awesome lodging at The Fish Rehab or Ackerman Acres. Ty's Lodge for food/adult beverages and socializing after a day on the frozen pond!!

Give us an email or call and we will make it happen!!

www.brysguideservice.com

7017390161