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Devils Lake

Burnett County · warm-water, clear water

975Acres
24ftMax depth
14ftAverage depth
2Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Devils is best for

DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked9.8
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
PerchPanfish, present · stocked5.2
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 24 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

2 public
Bottomsand 60% · gravel 40%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupDevils Lake Property Owners Association, Inc.

Stocking

DNR records
2025
37,077 walleye small fingerling, 1.91"
2024
2,100 yellow perch adult (broodstock-age-4yr), 6"
9,900 yellow perch adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 4"
26,590 walleye small fingerling, 1.3"
2023
21,990 walleye small fingerling, 1.84"
2022
6,000 yellow perch adult, 6"
2,200 yellow perch large fingerling, 4"
9,733 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2021
6,400 yellow perch yearling, 6"
34,485 walleye small fingerling, 1.9"

The DNR has 31 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details
Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Yellow Iris

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Devils

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Mud LakeBurnett1.21633 ft
Conners LakeBurnett1.611316 ft
Johnson LakeBurnett2.539723 ft
Fremstadt LakeBurnett2.68822 ft
Peterson LakeBurnett2.99416 ft
Yellow LakeBurnett32,28731 ft
Tomoe LakeBurnett3.3676 ft
Austin LakeBurnett3.58648 ft

Devils questions

How deep is Devils Lake?

Devils Lake is 24 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 975 acres.

What fish are in Devils Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and panfish (present).

Where is the boat launch on Devils Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Public Access Boat Landing and Access at S Side Of Lake Near John Stone Rd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Devils Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Devils Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Devils Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 37,077 walleye (small fingerling).

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.