Best Month to Visit Devil's Lake for Perch/Walleye

  • Bass Thumb
    Royalton, MN
    Posts: 1200
    #1752033

    Looking to schedule a trip for next year. When is the best time to do so?

    Thanks, Joe

    bzzsaw
    Hudson, Wi
    Posts: 3480
    #1752054

    Heading there tomorrow afternoon for my first time. My 2 buddies have been there multiple times. This was a last minute planned trip so we are planning to go on our own without hiring a guide. I look forward to others opinions on best time to go. I will let you know how we do. We will be coming back Sunday.

    404 ERROR
    MN
    Posts: 3918
    #1752065

    My favorite time is late ice out there. Navigation can sometimes become tricky with snow cover, but I have had the best luck from the end of February to ice-out.

    Phil Pickering
    Janesville, WI
    Posts: 20
    #1752112

    March is the best in my opinion. I’ve been going out there either the second or third week in March for the past five years. You run the risk of an early ice out but the fishing is stupid good. Walleye are easy to find and you can catch more pike in the 8-12 lb range in one afternoon than you can count. Plus, if you are lucky, you can fish in 40° to 50° weather instead of 0° to 10°. The perch in my profile pic were caught there March 2015.

    Bill Sackenreuter
    Devils Lake ND
    Posts: 228
    #1752184

    Mid to late march,later if ice conditions allow,but most years after the third weekend in march ,plan on bringing an atv.Both perch and walleye should be going right up to ice out.

    huskerdu
    Posts: 592
    #1752251

    I am a fan of June in the boat, no perch? Just eyes and big pike!

    Bass Thumb
    Royalton, MN
    Posts: 1200
    #1753345

    I was hoping March would be the answer! Thats when I’m free. Thanks for the replies.

    Phil Pickering
    Janesville, WI
    Posts: 20
    #1753423

    Bass thumb, when will be out there? Unless plans change, I’ll be out there the week of March 5th.

    bigstorm
    Southern WI
    Posts: 1454
    #1753460

    I’m heading out for fishing starting the afternoon of 3/17 and all day 3/18 & 3/19

    dogs
    Hugo
    Posts: 59
    #1753622

    Anyone stayed at the motel in minniwaukan lately?

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