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Welcome to Devils Lake North Dakota Tourism!
Devils Lake is the largest natural body of water in North Dakota. Covering more than 163,000 acres it has hundreds of miles of shoreline. This very fertile prairie lake grows large numbers of Walleye, Northern Pike, White Bass, it has earned the reputation of being the “Perch Capital of the World” and has been ranked as one of the top five fishing lakes in the US. Perch weighing more than two pounds are caught quite frequently. In the fall hundreds of thousands of waterfowl migrate through the area and give both local and visiting hunters outstanding hunting opportunities. Devils Lake derives its name from the Native American name Miniwaukan (”Spirit Water”). Early explorers incorrectly translated the word to mean “Bad Spirit” and bolstered by the many legends of drowned warriors and lake monsters. The name evolved into Devils Lake.
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EVENTS
Aaron Hexom Exhibit “Beauty in the Absence Thereof”
Date: 5/15/12
Time: 10:00AM
Military Affairs Meeting
Date: 5/17/12
Time: 11:30AM
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Silver Lake National Wildlife Preserve in Benson & Ramsey Counties - Posted 5/15/12
Attached is the map for the Silver Lake National Wildlife Preserve. It is located on the west side of Devils Lake, around the old Highway 281. Because of the rising waters, you can now access this area by boat. Because this area is a national wildlife refuge, you are NOT ALLOWED to fish in these [...] [...] READ MORE
Devils Lake makes ND Living’s “Explore North Dakota” - Posted 5/15/12
“The community of Devils Lake and its area attractions know well that flooding lake waters have created major challenges, dislocations and disruptions. The residents and leaders in this area have not let these burdens stop them from adapting, building and promoting their community as a wonderful place to visit and enjoy.” Read the full article [...] [...] READ MORE
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