Devils Lake is the largest natural body of water in North Dakota. Covering more than 160,000 acres it has hundreds of miles of shoreline. This very fertile prairie lake grows large numbers of Walleye, Northern Pike, White Bass and 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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Darkhouse Spearfishing on Devils Lake (information from the ND Game and Fish Department)
We’ve made a couple of changes to the line up for ShiverFest this year. All the details for the weekend you can find right here! Friday All Day…. Frosty Quilt Show…. Downtown Devils Lake Saturday All Day… Mite Jamboree Hockey Tournament… Burdick Arena & Bill Jerome Arena All Day… Frosty Quilt Show…. Downtown Devils Lake […] [...] READ MORE
Two of the most popular ice fishing destinations in North America – Devils Lake, North Dakota, and Lake of the Woods on Minnesota’s northern border – are about to go head-to-head. The contest slated for Jan. 3, 2019, will be carried live on Facebook. Each area’s tourism spokesmen will be competing on their respective ice, […] [...] READ MORE