Devils

Based on their respective local medians the present fish population status of Devil's Lake is as follows: The northern pike was slightly above the local median at 4.50 fish per gillnet set. Length frequency ranged from 14.0 to 29.9 inches with a median length figure of 20.0 inches. Mean weight for all fish taken was 1.96 pounds. The northern pike sampled (10) showed average growth at I, V and VI annulus and slow growth at II, III and IV annuluses. The bluegill sunfish was low at 12.25 per set when compared to the local median figure of 25.67. Length ranged from 3.0 to 7.9 inches with a median figure of 5.0 to 5.4 inches. The black crappie and the pumpkinseed sunfish exhibited very low population figures at 1.00 and 0.25 respectively. The carp was slightly low at 1.00 per set. The largemouth bass and the yellow perch were absent in the gill and trapnet catches but young-of-the-year were taken in the shoreline seining to indicate their presence in the lake.

The northern pike and yellow perch have slightly high populations but are of a small size. The black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed all have high numbers per set but are small on the average. There are a few good sized fish in all the panfish species. The yellow bullhead is almost double the state median in numbers per set while the brown and black bullheads are below their respective medians. The bowfin is slightly below in numbers per set but is of a good size. One largemouth bass was taken in the gillnets but natural reproduction was found while shoreline seining.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Black Crappie in Devils. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Devils. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Devils has a maximum depth of 80 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Devils is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Devils in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

No — Devils has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.