Ramsey County, ND · Lake
Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park)
North Dakota’s "Perch Capital" and a year-round multi-species magnet — a sprawling, ever-growing natural lake dotted with flooded timber and roadbeds. Famous for jumbo yellow perch and walleye through the ice and open water, plus northern pike and white bass. Grahams Island State Park is the hub for ramps and shore access.
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Top pick today
Walleye — Marginal conditions for Walleye.
Best conditions of 4 species tracked at Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park).
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 12 at 12:15PM CDT until July 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
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Species at Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park)
4 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top pick is open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Walleye Marginal conditions for Walleye. In season 43/100
What's helping
- Dark moon — walleye feeds aggressively in low light
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Sander vitreus — Maryland's premier cool-water gamefish. Deep Creek Lake is the flagship fishery; also found in the non-tidal Potomac and the Youghiogheny River. Low-light feeder — dusk, dawn, and overcast/windy days are prime. Jigs, crankbaits, and nightcrawler harnesses are standard.
Prefers. Water 50–72°F (ideal 62°F) · either tide · depth 10–40 ft.
Last verified 39 days ago on 2026-06-03. Open source page →
- Min size
- 14"
- Daily creel
- 5
North Dakota: 5 walleye and sauger combined per day (no size limit on most waters; a 14" minimum applies on the Missouri River system — Lake Sakakawea — and Devils Lake).
Source: North Dakota non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#2 Northern Pike Marginal conditions for Northern Pike. In season 35/100
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Esox lucius — A toothy, torpedo-shaped ambush predator that lurks in weed edges and drop-offs and strikes large spoons, spinnerbaits, and live suckers. Spawns in shallow flooded vegetation right after ice-out, holds shallow in spring and fall, and slides deeper through summer. Caught year-round, including through the ice — the prairie reservoirs of the northern plains, Fort Peck chief among them, grow trophy "gators" past 20 lb.
Prefers. Water 50–70°F (ideal 63°F) · either tide · depth 4–30 ft.
Last verified 39 days ago on 2026-06-03. Open source page →
- Daily creel
- no limit
North Dakota: no daily or possession limit on northern pike on most waters — harvest encouraged.
Source: North Dakota non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#2 White Bass Marginal conditions for White Bass. In season 35/100
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Morone chrysops — A hard-fighting open-water schooling bass of big reservoirs and their feeder rivers across the Plains and Midwest. White bass run up tributaries by the thousands to spawn in spring — the run is a calendar event on waters like McConaughy and the Missouri reservoirs — then chase shad in surface-busting "jumps" through summer. Often hybridized with striped bass to make the "wiper." Abundant and lightly regulated, so creel limits are generous or absent.
Prefers. Water 55–80°F (ideal 68°F) · either tide · depth 4–30 ft.
Last verified 39 days ago on 2026-06-03. Open source page →
- Daily creel
- 30
North Dakota: 30 white bass/day, 60 in possession.
Source: North Dakota non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#4 Yellow Perch Skip the Yellow Perch trip today. In season 29/100
What's hurting
- incoming tide — yellow perch prefers slack tide
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Perca flavescens — Late-winter and early-spring favorite. Schools up in tidal tributaries for the pre-spawn run in February and March, taking small minnows, shad darts, and small jigs. A classic Eastern Shore "neds" fishery.
Prefers. Water 45–70°F (ideal 58°F) · slack tide · depth 5–30 ft.
Last verified 39 days ago on 2026-06-03. Open source page →
- Daily creel
- no limit
North Dakota: no daily limit on yellow perch (35 in possession on Devils Lake and most waters — confirm).
Source: North Dakota non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
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North Dakota non-tidal
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North Dakota: 5 walleye/sauger per day, 14" minimum on Devils Lake. A premier hard-water perch fishery.
Local reports & rules for Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park): North Dakota Game & Fish fishing & regulations → · trout stocking schedule → · fish-consumption advisory →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park)?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park)?
Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park) is listed on this site for 4 commonly-targeted species: Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, White Bass. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park)?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park) have?
Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. North Dakota: 5 walleye/sauger per day, 14" minimum on Devils Lake. A premier hard-water perch fishery.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park)?
state agency regulations apply at Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park) tidal water?
No. Devils Lake (Grahams Island State Park) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.