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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.1
PerchPanfish, abundant8.1
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.1
LargemouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
TroutPresent · stocked5.1
WalleyePresent4.7
SmallmouthPresent4.1How 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
DNR PDF onlyThe DNR's depth map for this lake is only a PDF (link below). Here is the lake's shoreline from the DNR, with public launches.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 32" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 1 over 18" · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- North Shore Boat LandingDirections
- South Shore Boat LandingDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 16,466 brown trout yearling, 9.03" 2,122 brown trout adult (broodstock), 13.55" 1,236 brook trout adult (broodstock), 12.2" |
| 2024 | 375 brown trout adult (broodstock), 9.3" 16,965 brown trout yearling, 9.03" |
| 2023 | 16,110 brown trout yearling, 9.17" 410 brown trout adult (broodstock), 17.1" |
| 2022 | 375 brown trout adult (broodstock), 13.2" 15,813 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2021 | 15,581 brown trout yearling, 9.13" 192 brown trout adult (broodstock), 17.1" |
The DNR has 14 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native)
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Devils
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Catches & reportsLakes near Devils
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake WisconsinColumbia | 7.2 | 9,000 | 24 ft |
| Mud LakeDane | 9.4 | 54 | 5 ft |
| Fish LakeDane | 9.8 | 216 | 62 ft |
| Crystal LakeColumbia | 10.3 | 500 | 9 ft |
| Mirror LakeSauk | 11.3 | 137 | 19 ft |
| Delton LakeSauk | 12.8 | 267 | 16 ft |
| Long LakeColumbia | 15.2 | 69 | 20 ft |
| Silver LakeColumbia | 15.8 | 74 | 42 ft |
Devils questions
How deep is Devils Lake?
Devils Lake is 47 feet at its deepest, and 30 feet deep on average. It covers 374 acres.
What fish are in Devils Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), smallmouth bass (present), trout (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Devils Lake?
There are 2 public launches: North Shore Boat Landing and South Shore Boat Landing.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Devils Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. Fishing for trout here also needs an inland trout stamp, and the statewide inland trout season and limits apply.
What is the walleye limit on Devils Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Devils Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 16,466 brown trout (yearling), 2,122 brown trout (adult (broodstock)) and 1,236 brook trout (adult (broodstock)).
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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.