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name: TIPUP
city: GFK
Remote Name: 207.171.167.101
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 10:16:58 AM

Devils_Lake

Fished DL yesterday (12-28) and it was a real blustery day with the wind and then the snow coming down. A large group of us guys starting fishing by Skadskem's bay and didn't even get a bite nor see anything on the camera. Ice was anywhere from 12-16 inches thick with a lot of people driving off and on here. Moved over to by the casino for the walleye bite and we managed to get about 5 walleyes between 7 guys. It was a tough day on the ice but better than watching the Vikes blow it (again). Ice should be ready for travel by vehicle anywhere if we get some nice cold cold weather which is suppose to be coming.

name: Richard
city: Oslo
Remote Name: 24.220.25.146
Date: 12/29/2003
Time: 09:02:10 AM

Devils_Lake

Fishing was good this past weekend. Did well at Camp Grafton on Saturday in 21' and on South Black Tiger on Sunday in 23'. Minnows were the only thing I could get a bite on - best lures were forage minnow jigs, genz bugs (both glow with chartreuse) and a plain hook and minnow. I was driving everywhere - drove from the Black Tiger Bay boat landing all the way to South Black Tiger on the ice.

name: Buckaroo
city: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 64.146.99.35
Date: 12/24/2003
Time: 11:16:48 AM

Devils_Lake

Just wanted to know how the fising has been and if anyone is driving in the bays/main lake yet. Happy Holidays and good luck fishing.

name: Keith
city: Minnewaukan
: swanlakebison@stellarnet.com
Remote Name: 66.163.138.212
Date: 12/21/2003
Time: 01:29:27 PM

Devils_Lake

Perch are on the bite. I have fished by Camp Grafton with good success and lots of other anglers are too. We did real well in Black Tiger Bay the beginning of the week. Skadsens produced some real nice size perch. Walleyes are being caught on the Minnewaukan Flats and very few anglers out there. I haven't been to the north end of six mile bay yet but have heard good reports for walleye and pike. The ice is about 12 inches thick in the bays but I have not ventured out onto any of the main bays to check the depth of the ice yet. A lot of one pound perch are being caught with a few pushing the 2 lb range. We started ice fishing the day after thanksgiving and it has been generally real good with a few poor days mixed in. They call them fronts.

If you are planning a trip and need some help give me a holler and I'll do what I can.

name: drew
city: grand forks
: detintractv@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 24.220.25.167
Date: 12/10/2003
Time: 06:06:42 PM

Devils_Lake

fished Black tiger on the 6th of december, the low pressure shut the fish down for the day, ice was 7-9" and after today will be quite a bit thicker

name: Shell
city: Chilton
Remote Name: 156.101.1.5
Date: 12/08/2003
Time: 05:26:14 PM

Devils_Lake

Just want to hear from someone about Devils Lake right now. I am planning a trip in 1 1/2 weeks want to know how thick the ice is or if there is any ice. Please let me know the conditions. Thanks for your help......

name: Richard
city: Oslo
Remote Name: 216.161.238.213
Date: 12/04/2003
Time: 08:28:45 AM

Devils_Lake

I hear they're out now. Has anyone been out on Black Tiger? Are you going on by the old Black Tiger bait shop or over by Bill's East Bay campground, or at the very south end (where you head left down that gravel road by Bill's bait shop)? Anyone had an ATV out yet, or just by foot? Might give it a try this weekend.

name: ...
city: ...
Remote Name: 66.73.163.192
Date: 11/24/2003
Time: 11:58:44 AM

Devils_Lake

good

name: mike
city: devils lake nd
: magmike3000@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 66.163.137.131
Date: 11/09/2003
Time: 10:49:19 AM

Devils_Lake

We have had some damn cold weather here, Below zero one morning and 5 to 10 degrees each morn. there is reports of 7 inches of ice in small lakes like Pelican north of Minnewaukan. I will check it soon and post a report. Six Mile Bay at the bridge was still open and I see steam from the deep water areas so I assume open there too. Looking good for December 1st drive out.

name: mike
city: devils lake
Remote Name: 66.163.138.237
Date: 11/02/2003
Time: 04:32:49 PM

Devils_Lake

Fishing was good late in Oct until the weather got real cold fished 281 north of minnewaukan from shore exclusively. Northerns and eyes both some real nice but not fast action. Very cold the last couple days 4 degrees I heard from my nieghbor. shallow protected areas frozen over won't be long I hope before we cut holes.

name: travis
city: portage,wi
: travisn@direcway.com
Remote Name: 66.82.9.25
Date: 10/30/2003
Time: 09:07:53 PM

Devils-Lake

were can i keep tabs on the ice conditions? wanna catch some through a hole!!

name: Big E
city: Grand forks
Remote Name: 165.234.186.226
Date: 10/28/2003
Time: 02:43:48 PM

Devils-Lake

Fished the the 57 Bridge last thursday (10-23) Used a slip sinker, snell with a red hook and minnow--reeled in close to 30 walleyes, most about 10 inches, lost a 4 or 5 lber at the boat--kept 5 between 12 and 15 inches for a meal. Caught another 15 or so white bass, biggest was almost 4 lbs. One 13 inch perch. Kept busy between 11 am and 4:30 pm but no size. lots of fun

name: Mike Keckeisen
city: Friendship Wis
: Murphysmasters@aol.com
Remote Name: 64.12.96.11
Date: 10/24/2003
Time: 02:14:01 PM

Devils-Lake

Allen Schlagg Contact Mike from Friendship Wis. I need info on spinners. Thanks

name: Fishless
city: Larimore ND
Remote Name: 205.235.215.4
Date: 10/11/2003
Time: 04:52:19 PM

Devils-Lake

Fished twice this past week at East Bay and Woods Rutten areas. Alot of fish on the screen, none in the live well. I think they've got lock jaw. Sure was nice on the water though.

name: Husty
city: Hustisford Wis
: neckbones@nconnect.net
Remote Name: 66.84.171.162
Date: 10/07/2003
Time: 06:46:23 AM

Devils-Lake

Brett,

Nice Report. I just got this thing up and running. Would you let me know when the water is hard enough to use a 4wheeler. Hopefully near the middle of November. Thanks Husty

name: Brett
city: Devils Lake
: woodlandresort@stellarnet.com
Remote Name: 66.119.33.170
Date: 08/27/2003
Time: 03:45:58 PM

Devils-Lake

Fishing as been slow for a few days now. Some people have been doing well though. Creel Bay has been good for smaller walleye in and around the tree line. Pike are doing well outside of the trees. White bass have been good in Wolfords Bay. East Bay has slowed down. I am not hearing as much reports about Minnewaukan Flats this year. Pelican Lake was doing very well earlier in the year but has slowed down now. We have seen many people go to Six Mile Bay but the fishing has been slow. There is a public fish cleaning station at Lakewood Boat Ramp witch is located on the east side of Creel Bay. There is also one in Minnewaukan on the west side of the Minnewaukan Flats. The Spirt Lake Casino has a public fish cleaning station as well. Wooland Resort has a very nice cleaning station that is air conditioned and heated (depending on the time of year). I work at Wooland Resort. We have much to offer.

name: kermitt shimon
city: Rolfe
: kermar@ncn.net
Remote Name: 206.72.36.5
Date: 08/24/2003
Time: 06:21:07 PM

Devils-Lake

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name: kermitt shimon
city: rolfe iowa
: kermar@ncn.net
Remote Name: 206.72.36.5
Date: 08/24/2003
Time: 06:14:25 PM

Devils-Lake

Devils lake fishing report page

name: DEREK
city: GRANDIN ND
Remote Name: 65.125.125.226
Date: 08/06/2003
Time: 03:14:43 AM

Devils-Lake

IS THERE ARE PUBLIC FISH CLEANING HOUSE IN DEVILS LAKE ? WHERE CAN I CLEAN MY FISH ???

name: Genie
city: Union Grove, WI
Remote Name: 209.224.182.153
Date: 07/29/2003
Time: 09:34:59 PM

Devils-Lake

Gill Ripper

Thanks for the info. I will lookup Woodlands. What do you know about Fall fishing at DL I'm going for a week and would like to pick the best time.

Thanks again,

Genie

name: Gill Ripper
city: Union Grove, WI
Remote Name: 65.219.120.130
Date: 07/29/2003
Time: 12:55:29 PM

Devils-Lake

Genie,

I fished Devils Lake in June. We stayed at a very nice Resort on Crel Bay called Woodlands. They have boats (17 foot fishing boats with 40 horse tillers) and cabin's for rent. Check out their web site. Just go to Devils Lake, ND and Woodland Resort will come up along with others. Good luck.

Gill Ripper

name: Brad
city: Pewaukee
Remote Name: 152.163.252.8
Date: 07/28/2003
Time: 10:03:13 PM

Devils-Lake

I'm going to Devils Lake tomorrow. I hope I catch some big fish. I will write back when I get back. I am going to use some of the advice you guys have given me. Wish me the best of luck.

name: GENIE
city: UNION GROVE, WI
: cmidev@clsurf.com
Remote Name: 209.224.182.91
Date: 07/28/2003
Time: 07:53:07 PM

Devils-Lake

What is the best fishing time to go to DL in the Fall. Will be looking for Walleye and Perch.

Need recomdation for lodging with boat docks. Is there a good place to rent a boat so I don't have to drag my boat out there?

GENIE

name: GENIE
city: UNION GROVE, WI
: cmidev@clsurf.com
Remote Name: 209.224.182.91
Date: 07/28/2003
Time: 07:52:58 PM

Devils-Lake

What is the best fishing time to go to DL in the Fall. Will be looking for Walleye and Perch.

Need recomdation for lodging with boat docks. Is there a good place to rent a boat so I don't have to drag my boat out there?

GENIE

name: Gator
city: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 69.9.247.26
Date: 07/27/2003
Time: 01:34:58 PM

Devils-Lake

Fished this past week Tuesday-Thursday launching from Grahams Island. Generally slow and most walleyes were small.

Rumors of good fish taken in East bay did not pan out for us.

Some anglers reported success fishing in the evening off of the timber in about 15 ft. They were using leeches on stand up jigs fished slightly off of bottom not jigging or using twisters, just leeches hung over the side of the boat. They left with their limit, no trophies, but good action.

name: Danimal
city: Polson MT
Remote Name: 63.163.222.186
Date: 07/15/2003
Time: 12:29:35 AM

Devils-Lake

To clarify Big Tuna's report:

Team Cabela's boat admittedly caught a limit, but mostly smallish walleys that appeared to be the ones that were released from the Team Lund boat.

While the Lund boys boated only 16 nice fish, 4 shy of a limit, the ones they caught seemed to be far superior to the ones being landed by the Crestliner.

Also, if you see the Cabela's team in Cap'n Nelson's boat, be advised, they won't share their beer even with a guy who drove 1000 miles to mooch beer and fishing tackle off of his pals. Don't even bother asking. As for "Three Can" Jynx, his boat has a strange urine smell near the steering console.

In all, I'd say it was among the finest Devil's Lake outings of all. Good fishing, good friends, good beer (for a little while) and perfect weather.

Danimal

name: Brad
city: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 24.220.193.254
Date: 07/13/2003
Time: 10:52:54 PM

Devils-Lake

Spent Sunday in the Flats. The wind was just vicious the first part of the day and then just died. We ended up catching a fair amount of eyes and a few pike. Most came on live bait (leeches preferred) and a few on cranks. because of the wind we had to be pretty selective of where we went.

name: buckmaster
city: Towner
: Buckmaster625@hotmail
Remote Name: 66.163.138.58
Date: 07/11/2003
Time: 10:06:48 AM

Devils-Lake

7/10/03

Three o' clock in the afternoon tryed foughty point at East Bay stormed come through took shelter under Mission Bay highway 20 then went over to highway 57 bridge strong north west wind fish mission Bay side anchor boat in 20-25 ft. used white jigs with leeches and worms bite was really lite kept 12 walleyes 14 to 16 in.

name: Big Tuna
city: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 67.5.39.187
Date: 07/06/2003
Time: 10:32:53 AM

Devils-Lake

Fished DL on Sat., two groups(those who caught fish-ours aka team Cabella's and those who were out for a boat ride-their's aka team Lund). Started at the 20 bridge jigging, one slimmer for the Lund Team. Went to East Bay drifted along Wolf Point area with the other 15 boats in 24 feet with spinners. Our boat-the ones catching the fish had best success with crawlers, a few with leeches/jigs. We limited on walleyes-mostly pounders-cept for Granpapa Bruce who boated the pound and half to two pounders. All and all Skip Nelson was successful in getting his people on the fish. Visited with some fishermen from Iowa at the cleaning station, shared some stories, seemed like nice people. This team Cabella"s vs team Lund outing seems to clear-up the mystery of what powers the "Jinx" actually has and how they play on fishing success. Sars!

name: Gill Ripper
city: Union Grove, Wi
Remote Name: 65.219.120.130
Date: 06/27/2003
Time: 08:12:48 AM

Devils-Lake

Greg we fished Devils Lake for one week in mid June and never caught a Perch. I talked to a number of other fisherman and they didn't catch any Perch so if you find them let the rest of the world know. Good Luck.

Gil Ripper

name: Gill Ripper
city: Union Grove, WI
Remote Name: 65.219.120.130
Date: 06/25/2003
Time: 10:52:23 AM

Devils-Lake

My brother-in-law and I fished Devils Lake June 12th through the 19th we camped at Woodlands. It was great we caught our limit of walleye everyday. Most of them were between 16 and 26 inches long. We fished in Crel Bay and Six Mile Bay. We used leaches and night crawlers. I caught the largest on dare devils late afternoon. Buy a map and the larger fish were in the trees. We also caught some nice Northern's the largest 36 inches. The people at Woodlands were very helpfully. Good Luck.

Gill Ripper

name: Greg
city: Oshkosh,Wis
: Monk96@charter.net
Remote Name: 24.196.157.190
Date: 06/23/2003
Time: 09:50:30 PM

Devils-Lake

Fished DL in March and did good on perch though the ice. well' Dad wants to go in july in a boat for perch any ideas where to perch fish this time of year on Devils Lake?

name: Dan
city: West Fargo
Remote Name: 67.1.206.239
Date: 06/23/2003
Time: 11:47:18 AM

Devils-Lake

Fishermen-

Didn't catch barely anything at all. Only a few really small walleye and a white bass. We didn't have a boat so we were off shore the whole time. By the bridge by the casino on the west side got snagged ALL the time. We had to cut our line about 6 times in one night. Anyways nobody anywhere seemed to catch anything. ON our last day of fishing we saw people with boats fishing off shore. Fishing wasn't good but still had a good time.

name: Dan
city: West Fargo
Remote Name: 67.1.206.239
Date: 06/23/2003
Time: 11:42:32 AM

Devils-Lake

Anybody-

Went fishing but didn't catch barely anything at all. A few really small walleye and even a white bass. WE didn't have a boat so we were off shore the whole time. ON sunday the fishing was so bad that people with boats were fishing off shore. Nobody that I heard caught anything anywhere on the lake. Still had fun though.

name: Chad
city: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 24.220.35.164
Date: 06/20/2003
Time: 01:43:51 AM

Devils-Lake

Jeff, Dan...

If your having problems at Devils, the first thing you want to do is get some sort of lake map, cheesy or the 4.00 one is fine. Look at the way the wind is blowing and has been blowing the past few days. Bait fish will be in the wind blown areas and the walleyes wont be far behind. Morning and night the fish are shallow. Heres my method and it works just about anywhere on the lake. Early morning, shallow where rock and timber meet from a recently wind blown shore, look in the water and make sure bait fish are present.If you dont get a fish from a hook and a leach on any sort of rig then move and try again. Mid morning, work your way deeper. As the sun gets hotter the fish back off into the 10-20ft water. If you were on fish in early morning look at your contour map and you will find the most likely gathering point for fish trying to escape the heat. This same pattern follows for the evening bite only in reverse. Although if your after trophy fish...deep is the only way....very deep. good luck.

Chad

name: Jeff
city: E.G.F,Minn
Remote Name: 205.188.208.12
Date: 06/19/2003
Time: 11:22:59 PM

Devils-Lake

Dan...Didnt get back here for awhile-sorry for the wait.Usually anytime June thru Aug is good.Besides the westside,BlackTiger area can be good.I couldnt say what catches the best fish.Did you have any luck? We talked to ALOT ofpeople who had our success,VERY few walleyes.Except for a couple who gottem before dark on bobbers.I just wish my pardners would have the patience to locate fish..then fish,haha.We couldnt find camping anywhere because of a 2day contest,and then the 4day WalMart RCL guys were comingto prefish 3-4days early. Except for the pickups starter going out-it was fun.So I'll go back in a couple weeks-AFTER calling campgrounds!

name: Dan
city: West Fargo
: littlehoy711@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 67.1.207.111
Date: 06/09/2003
Time: 12:32:39 PM

Devils-Lake

Jeff-

I am going fishing Father's day weekend. Is that a good time to go? If so where should I go and what should I use for the best fish?

name: Dan
city: West Fargo
: littlehoy711@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 67.1.207.111
Date: 06/09/2003
Time: 12:32:38 PM

Devils-Lake

Jeff-

I am going fishing Father's day weekend. Is that a good time to go? If so where should I go and what should I use for the best fish?

name: Dan
city: West Fargo
: littlehoy711@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 67.1.207.111
Date: 06/09/2003
Time: 12:32:30 PM

Devils-Lake

Jeff-

I am going fishing Father's day weekend. Is that a good time to go? If so where should I go and what should I use for the best fish?

name: Jeff
city: East Grand Forks,Min
Remote Name: 205.188.208.12
Date: 06/09/2003
Time: 10:55:49 AM

Devils-Lake

Dale....If you're camping,I don't suggest July 5+6.The campgrounds are usually pretty full.Lots of motels tho. I'm 90 miles away,but I get there a few times each summer.This coming weekend will be the first.I prefer Minnewauken Bay,6-Mile Bay around Grahams Island statepark.Casting crankbaits along shores work.I have alot of luck with floatingjigs(greens,blue,and a touch of orange).Also,spinners or bobbers catch alot of walleye and northern.Theres a Casino on the SE corner of the main bay.So try your favorite system and good luck!

name: DALE
city: DENVER
: DNVLARSEN@MSN.COM
Remote Name: 67.95.233.155
Date: 06/06/2003
Time: 12:36:49 PM

Devils-Lake

LOOKING TO DO A TRIP THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY THIS YEAR FOR SOME OLD RETIRED UAL GUYS FOR SOME WALLEYE. WE HAVE NEVER FISHED DEVIL'S LAKE AND ANY INFO WOULD GREATLY BE APPRECIATED. THANKS AGAIN.

name: slayer
city: oberon
Remote Name: 24.116.188.125
Date: 06/03/2003
Time: 12:31:59 AM

Devils-Lake

There isn't any size limit on walleyes, at least not to my knowledge??

name: Jeremy
city: Jamestown
Remote Name: 24.220.134.89
Date: 06/02/2003
Time: 07:45:36 PM

Devils-Lake

How about the size limit on the walleyes? Is the minimum 14" or 15"?

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