The lake is "on"!!

The bite has been very good at Devils Lake, ND this past week!

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.

Pike fishing has slowed a bit; however, we have caught a few dandies while fishing for walleyes. 

Bass have been more spotty, but it seems like the rip rap shorelines are holding the majority of bass.

Good luck to all, This is certainly a time to get out with friends and family and enjoy some great fishing!!

Lots 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.

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!

Enjoy these summer days boys and girls!

Everyday 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.

Look for water with a bit of algae and color to it avoid clear water areas.

We are fisging the far northwest corner of Devils Lake all the way to eastern end.

Majority of our best bites or on wind driven shorelines.

Walleyes, Pike, and white bass are all being caught in the shallows.

Good luck to all!

More 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).

Pitching jig/plastic combos or cranks has been very effective. We have also done well with bobbers and leeches.

Some fish are also starting to be caught with bouncers and spinners and trolling cranks.

Still look for fish in the back bays and look for warm water with a bit of color, wind will help on most shorelines. 

Good luck to all!!

Devils Lake action....

Shallow is the word on Devils Lake, ND!!

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:

-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.

-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.

-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!

-fish the longest shallowest bays you can find, these are always the warmest!

Remember that shore fishing is often fantastic this time of year as well, try to fish the afternoons and evenings.

Pike are every cast in places, so make sure to bring leaders and some tape for your fingers!

Jig/ plastic combos have produced the best results!

Good luck to all!!

It'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'.

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.

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!!

Spring 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!

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!

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.

Good luck to all!!

Also, make sure to stop out to the Boat Show at the Burdick Arena in Devils Lake this weekend!!