Ramsey County · lake · 79,682 acres
Devils Lake
Stocked 16× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Devils Lake is a lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch — most recently on May 5, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota Game and Fish Department; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
61°
10 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
90°
67°
18 mph
4%
Sun
Drizzle
108°
72°
25 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Yellow Perch | 1,512 | 16.8/lb | |
| May 5 | Yellow Perch | 13,213 | 59.5/lb | |
| May 5 | Yellow Perch | 1,500 | 5/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Yellow Perch | 5,856 | 6.7/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Yellow Perch | 26,329 | 88.7/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Yellow Perch | 4,883 | 18.8/lb | |
| Apr 25 | Yellow Perch | 20,052 | 33.9/lb | |
| Apr 22 | Yellow Perch | 5,630 | 7.4/lb | |
| Apr 22 | Yellow Perch | 14,590 | 16.3/lb | |
| Apr 16 | Yellow Perch | 3,922 | 7.4/lb | |
| Apr 13 | Yellow Perch | 3,937 | 5.6/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 73,700 | 2200/lb | |
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 25,200 | 1800/lb | |
| Jun 23 | Walleye | 99,450 | 1300/lb | |
| May 21 | Walleye | 500,000 | ||
| May 21 | Walleye | 300,000 | ||
When does Devils Lake get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
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Nearby waters
- Sweetwater Lake4.5 mi
- Court Lake5.3 mi
- Mallard Lake6.0 mi
- Twin Lakes7.2 mi
- Pelican Lake10.5 mi
- Spring Lake10.8 mi
- Wood Lake Marsh Reservoir12.1 mi
- Wood Lake12.3 mistocked Jun 24, 2025
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Devils Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Devils Lake?+
Devils Lake is stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch in Ramsey County, North Dakota, most recently on May 5, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Devils Lake get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2025, stocking at Devils Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Devils Lake?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Devils Lake?+
Devils Lake is a lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.