Walleye
The headline fish on Devils Lake. In winter, the morning and evening walleye bite is why every fish house package includes a dedicated walleye house.
Why fish from Woodland
Right on Devils Lake, with everything at the dock
- Two-lane concrete rampFree for guests; the public pays an access fee.
- Day and overnight slips$20 a night, first come, first served.
- Fuel on land and lakePremium fuel, ethanol-free in the summer months.
- Bait, tackle and pro shopEverything for a day on the lake, plus local advice.
- Heated four-season cleaning stationStainless counters, sinks, a pressure washer and freezers.
- Marine and ATV repairA full-service shop on site if something breaks.
What's biting
The fish of Devils Lake
Devils Lake rose in the 1990s into a fishery of about 200,000 acres. These are the fish our guests target, on open water and through the ice.
Jumbo perch
Devils Lake is known for big perch. On the ice, perch bite during the day, so packages include a daytime perch house.
White bass
Often caught alongside perch and walleye, on open water and through the ice.
Northern pike
Pike turn up on tip-ups through the ice and on open water. Ask the bait shop what they're hitting.
Season by season
When and how to fish it
Open water
Bring your boat and launch free at our ramp, or rent a Tracker or a pontoon. Perch Patrol guides fish the lake nearly every day and take beginners.
Boat rentalsFishing and hunting
The Devils Lake region is part of the prairie pothole "Duck Factory." Northern Flight hunts pair with lodging and meals at Woodland.
Waterfowl huntsIce fishing
Pre-heated fish houses moved to the bite, 40+ miles of plowed ice roads, and guided SnoBear trips. Fishing runs sunrise to sunset.
Ice packagesFor the latest bite and ice conditions, check the ramp webcam and Woodland on Facebook, or stop at the bait shop.
Ways to fish
Your boat, ours, or a guide's
Your boat
Launch here
Free two-lane ramp for guests, slips, fuel and bait at the dock.
Ramp and slips From $325 a dayRent a boat
Tracker Pro Guide 175 and Avalon pontoons, with a tank of fuel included.
Boats and pontoons From $550 a dayHire a guide
Perch Patrol provides the boat, fuel, bait, gear and fish cleaning.
Guided fishing WinterFish the ice
Fish house packages, day rentals and SnoBear trips.
Ice fishingLicenses and limits
Every angler needs a North Dakota fishing license. Buy one online from North Dakota Game and Fish, where you'll also find current limits and regulations. If you can't buy one ahead of time, the bait shop staff can help.
North Dakota Game and FishGetting here
1012 Woodland Drive, Devils Lake, ND 58301
- From Fargo, ND166 miles
- From Winnipeg, MB189 miles
Where to stay
Sleep a short walk from the ramp
Legendary Suites
Sleeps 5 to 8. Full kitchen, lake-front patio or deck, 2-night minimum.
from $335 a night
Deluxe Lodge Units
Sleeps 3 to 4. Fridge and microwave, deck and fire ring, steps from the bait shop.
from $156 a night
Camping and RV sites
Large wooded sites, 50 by 70 feet, with water, 30-amp power, a fire ring and a picnic table. Heated shower house, laundromat, dump station and firewood on site. Open year-round.
from $55 a night
Good to know
Fishing questions
Still wondering about something? Call the front desk at (701) 662-5996.
All questions and policiesDo I need a guide?
No. You can fish on your own from a rental fish house, your own boat or a rental boat, and our staff are glad to share local advice. A guide brings the boat or SnoBear, the gear and the bait, and moves you to the fish. Beginners are welcome on Perch Patrol trips.
Where can I clean and freeze my fish?
The heated four-season fish cleaning station has stainless steel counters, several sinks, a hose, a pressure washer, freezers and a waste dump station. It is open to guests all year.
Will Proz cook the fish I catch?
Yes. Proz Lakeside Restaurant offers catch and cook, so your walleye or perch can be dinner.
Is the boat ramp free?
Yes. The two-lane concrete ramp is free for guests; the public pays an access fee. Day and overnight dock slips are $20 a night, first come, first served.
Can I get fuel on site?
Yes. The fuel pump has land and lake access, with premium fuel that is ethanol-free in the summer months.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes, every angler needs a North Dakota fishing license. Buy one online from North Dakota Game and Fish (gf.nd.gov). If you couldn't buy one ahead of time, the bait shop staff can help.
Can I rent a boat if I'm not staying at Woodland?
Yes. Boats and pontoons rent to anyone with a valid driver's license. Call (701) 662-5996 to reserve.