Minnesota · DNR survey data
Devils Lake
Devils Lake covers 355 acres in Otter Tail County, running to 67 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2013. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2024Fair numbers1per gill net16"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 13 fish
Recent · 2013Lengths measured · 13 fish
2013Lengths measured · 18 fish
2007Lengths measured · 21 fish
2001Northern pikeFair numbers8per gill net17"Typical33"Biggest
Lengths measured · 75 fish
Recent · 2013Lengths measured · 75 fish
2013Lengths measured · 86 fish
2007Lengths measured · 82 fish
2001BluegillFair numbers38.1per trap net7"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 312 fish
Recent · 2013Lengths measured · 312 fish
2013Lengths measured · 377 fish
2007Lengths measured · 424 fish
2001CrappieJust a few4.5per trap net10"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 39 fish
Recent · 2013Lengths measured · 39 fish
2013Lengths measured · 12 fish
2007Lengths measured · 6 fish
2001Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 446 adults |
| 2021 | Walleye | 387 adults |
| 2018 | Walleye | 234 fingerlings · 483 yearlings |
Recent reports
Devils Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Devils Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Devils Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Paul Lake · 347 ac · 2.9 mi
- Little McDonald Lake · 1,316 ac · 3.1 mi
- Jim Lake · 101 ac · 4.4 mi
- Little Pine Lake · 2,080 ac · 4.6 mi
- Long Lake · 1,289 ac · 4.8 mi
- Silver Lake · 239 ac · 5 mi
- Rose Lake · 1,201 ac · 5.5 mi
- Murphy Lake · 317 ac · 5.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Devils Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Devils Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Devils Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2013) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Devils Lake have a public access?
Yes. Devils Lake has one public access site: Devils Lake (trailer launch).
Is Devils Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2018.
When was Devils Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Devils Lake in 2013, the most recent of 6 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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