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name: Off-road
city: Pelto
Date: 04/24/2003
Time: 02:05:15 PM

Devils-Lake

Cheryl

Just talked to someone from the Devils Lake Park Service and they said the the ice is off with the exception of a few chucks floating around here and there. Haven't heard much in terms of fishing reports.


name: Cheryl
city: Morden MB
: cheryled@mb.sympatico.ca
Date: 04/23/2003
Time: 10:34:49 AM

Devils-Lake

Would like to know if the ice is off at Devils Lake. Have

some freinds that are thinking of going there this weekend

would appreciate any report.

Thanks


name: Btr
city: st.paul
Date: 04/14/2003
Time: 08:26:35 PM

Devils-Lake

there was good fishing during the weekend.


name: Gatekeeper
city: Gfk
Date: 04/14/2003
Time: 12:29:16 PM

Devils-Lake

Fished channel A Sunday afternoon. Four of us caught about a dozen pike(weren't quite in the right spot). We caught them with spoons, smelt and a bobber, and jigs and minnows. Beautiful day......very crowded. Can't wait for the rest of the ice to get off!!


name: jonny
city: stp
Date: 04/12/2003
Time: 11:34:23 PM

Devils-Lake

how is the fishing in dl during may?


name: Allen
city: Grand Forks
Date: 04/12/2003
Time: 11:15:32 AM

Devils-Lake

Travis,

July is good fishing (June is generally the best though) and as you get towards the end of July and into August, the fishing slows a bit. Typical days on DL may include waves from 18-30" from as little as 15-20 mph winds in the more open areas. I use a 16 ft Smokercraft with a 70 horse motor and can generally fish in comfort on all but the 30+ mph days. Even then you can find sheltered areas to fish if you like. Shore fishing is done mainly from along the roads, traffic can make this awfully dusty though and I recommend a boat for mobility.


name: Travis
city: Shell Lake,  WI
: --
Date: 04/11/2003
Time: 11:29:08 PM

Devils-Lake

Thinking about coming over this summer, July or August. Good fishing then? Do we need a BIG boat? Fish from shore as well? Lots of questions...


name: Rick Finnestad
city: Fairmont, Mn
: nbifinny
Date: 04/10/2003
Time: 01:23:44 PM

Devils-Lake

Please sent walleye and perch fishing


name: perchjerker
city: forks
Date: 04/06/2003
Time: 10:11:05 PM

Devils-Lake

any hints on where to head out this weeknd? like to find the perch and some eyes. any help would be greatly appreciated, havn't fished dl yet this year beleive or not. hit LOW pretty hard this year and didn't have time. thanx and keep um tight!


name: Brad Durick
city: Grand Forks
Date: 04/06/2003
Time: 12:06:34 AM

Devils-Lake

With this past weeks cold weather I decide to head back to Devils to chase the pike again. Boy was I in for a treat. 28 degrees, partly sunny, and not a lick of wind. We had the whole area to ourselves. Not another person for at least a half mile. Started catching pike before we even got all the holes drilled and the tipups in the water. Ended up catching around 15 very nice pike. Caught most fish in 5-6 feet of water. Ice conditions were pretty good for foot traffic.


name: Keith
city: MWKN
: 1stchoice@1stchoiceguides.com
Date: 04/02/2003
Time: 07:26:48 PM

Devils-Lake

hey guys now is the time to be here, fishing is really heating up. Look for the perch where the sand and gravel meet the weed beds. The walleye are feeding up for spawn and the pike are just plain hungry. Ice is still safe for walking and atv's. Some fishing from small boats in the open water at the bridges and culverts. And we have lots of snow geese here now too.


name: muskymike
city: shawano
Date: 03/27/2003
Time: 08:31:57 PM

Devils-Lake

ATTENTION to anyone who wants to be a great sportsman and a true fisherman. whats the ice like and where are the fishing biting. Where leaving the great county 0f shawano in about 20 hours. Thank you to anyone who helps us out. Doc special thanks to you. Bravosmoke get ready were rolling.


name: Brad Durick
city: Grand Forks
Date: 03/24/2003
Time: 06:55:41 PM

Devils-Lake

Spent Sunday in near channel A on my last ice fishing adventure for the year. Didn't get alot of action, only about 10 flags. I think we were a little early for the spring run. Maybe they will be running in a couple weeks.


name: davis
city: fargo
Date: 03/24/2003
Time: 06:21:49 PM

Devils-Lake

just wanted to know if the fish have started to run up channel A yet?


name: Tim
city: St. Paul
: FooleryDoggery@netscape.net
Date: 03/24/2003
Time: 12:07:24 PM

Devils-Lake

Looking for some good fishing holes in early June. Thanks!


name: Husty
city: Juneau Wis
: neckbones@nconnect.net
Date: 03/22/2003
Time: 08:53:42 AM

Devils-Lake

SGT. me at above address we are leaving on the 23rd and I can keep you updated by phone


name: fritz
city: oh yes, DL
Date: 03/21/2003
Time: 10:35:14 AM

Devils-Lake

I sense a little jealousy in the air. Not all of us can fish all day, everyday like myself. To quell some of my critics, all fish have been released in the last 3 weeks, except for the bucket of perch and limit of walleyes my buddy wanted to take home last night. And to those afraid to drive on the ice, I drive my 1/2 ton chevy 30 mph past you and laugh cuz there still is plenty of ice left. And yes you can call it my lake, I've fished here for the last 35 years.


name: Sgt
city: Shawano Co., Wi
Date: 03/21/2003
Time: 10:03:18 AM

Devils-Lake

I'm surprised to see so many reports here from people that live 640 miles away from Devils Lake. I was there a couple weeks ago and almost froze to death. For the first time we caught few fish. The lake has also changed a lot. Many of the trees are now gone. We plan to try again on March 25. Does anybody know the ice conditions? I see they closed all the landings. Don't know if we can even get on the lake.

To Joker, I was there on May 18 last year and caught 80 white Bass in about 3 1/2 hours and they were HUGE. If you find them fishing is fantastic.


name: Hoss
city: Mandan
: outback03@hotmail.com
Date: 03/21/2003
Time: 09:47:36 AM

Devils-Lake

Headed to DL from Mandan this weekend. I asked Ed's for some advice on 6 mile (where I am planning to fish). Sure they sell bait, and we all have heard jargon from bait shops, but I for one really appreciate something to go by. Thanks kindly!

Here is his personal response to my ..........

The edges of the ice are starting to deteriorate and theirs quite a bit of water on the ice due to the snow melting. We play the safe side and recommend atv's if you have them. Black Tiger and the mouth of Creel are still producing some fish, but you have to sort through a lot of small ones. In Six Mile they've been getting a lot of walleyes, but most are pretty small as well. There are some nicer ones being caught there though....

Good Luck

Ed's Bait Shop


name: Bravosmoke
city: Marion Wi
Date: 03/21/2003
Time: 07:44:32 AM

Devils-Lake

Doc, We would appreciate any report you can give. We will be leaving the 28th. Musky Mike, tell uncle Dewey to get that truck rolling early!


name: doc
city: delavan
Date: 03/20/2003
Time: 09:03:14 PM

Devils-Lake

musky and fish4life, we wont get there untill this sat,dont know if it will do much for you musky with a report when i get back,but will let ya know for fish4life,and as far as fritz...those zzzzzzzzz"s were cuz he was dreamin ...then woke up...hee hee .i will give ya guys an honest report,even for fritz,poor guy souns like he needs a friend...thanks for those that gave a report,your true sportsman!!! doc


name: Who Cares...
city: Devils Lake,  NOT..
Date: 03/20/2003
Time: 03:46:18 PM

Devils-Lake

Well Fritz seems to be into himself a little to much. People like him are the real reason the lake will die. They will horde their info, thats if it is true, and will tell all who venture to the lake from afar that its worthless to even try. Cuz He is a native DLian and it is his lake and not ours. I hope the future is bright for him, cuz we know if all are like him then why even plan on going to the lake. Lets save our money and go have fun somewhere else rather than listen to him make an ass of himself.. By the way Im not from DL but fish there alot Fritz, and recently I have been killing the fish all over the lake. I guess Im better than the average non yokel....... I is outta here.....


name: Who Cares...
city: I dont know....
Date: 03/20/2003
Time: 03:44:50 PM

Devils-Lake

Well Fritz seems to be into himself a little to much. People like him are the real reason the lake will die. They will horde their info, thats if it is true, and will tell all who venture to the lake from afar that its worthless to even try. Cuz He is a native DLian and it is his lake and not ours. I hope the future is bright for him, cuz we know if all are like him then why even plan on going to the lake. Lets save our money and go have fun somewhere else rather than listen to him make an ass of himself.. By the way Im not from DL but fish there alot Fritz, and recently I have been killing the fish all over the lake. I guess Im better than the average non yokel....... I is outta here.....


name: fritz
city: best place on earth
Date: 03/19/2003
Time: 11:58:10 AM

Devils-Lake

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..........., what?? Look at the size of that,.....it's HUGE!! If ya want a report here's one for ya. Last outting 2 eyes weighing in at 6 and 9 lbs., a limit of 17"ers and perch averaging 1 1/2 lbs, some close to 2 1/4. Funny thing is not one person within seeing distance, and have been fishing the same holes for the last 2 weeks, best part is that they don't even freeze up at night!! The $100 question is where are we?? Boy, by the looks of that tree and that hill must be in the ...............bay. Going out again tonite and the rest of the week for sure!! To bad I'm not a guide, could be makin some serious cash!! Aw, on second thought maybe I'll just keep my spots to myself.


name: Joker
city: St.Paul
Date: 03/18/2003
Time: 04:23:49 PM

Devils-Lake

Whe is the white bass season? I heard that Devil's Lake is the place for WB fishing. Please someone respond.


name: Bravosmoke
city: Marion
: heidem@frontiernet.net
Date: 03/18/2003
Time: 07:47:36 AM

Devils-Lake

Just checked the Fishing Buddy report and guess what I found....fishing reports. C'mon guys lets keep the sportsman's spirit and keep this page to reports not petty bickering. If you want that get married.

Now, we are headed to DL on the 28th and would appreciate any info on ice conditions, landings and of course the bite from now until our arrival. If there is any one out there that plans on fishing the same time frame we would be happy to share info on the action. The more people covering water the better!

For what it's worth, DL is a great fishery and we have always been treated great by any of the locals we have talked to. Thanks to all for your hospitality.


name: Musky mike
city: shawano
Date: 03/17/2003
Time: 08:58:42 AM

Devils-Lake

Hey Doc,

ITs good to see some people giving fritz some feedback, I can relate to your situation ive been going to DL for 4 years and 3 of those 4 the perch patrol has followed us. I don't know if its our guide series gear from caberlas or if they just see us catching perch. Hope the fishing is as good as last year limited out on the jumbos two days plus can't beat those big northerns, Lot better than shawano lake, Good luck to everyone.


name: Big D
city: Grand Forks
Date: 03/15/2003
Time: 09:33:28 PM

Devils-Lake

Fished the Narrows and Mission Bay. Drilled about 60 holes and ended up with a dozen perch. I'm glad the ice wasn't a few inches thicker as i had forgotten my auger extension. Tried all different depths and presentations but couldn't seem to find anything. Most others that i talked to seem to fair about the same as I. Anyone try six mile today? Might try there tomorrow



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