Open-water guide days
- 1 or 2 anglers, per boat$550
- 3 anglers, per boat$700
8-hour day. No deposit on daily trips; a card is required and charged at the end of the day. No-shows are charged in full.
Open water and ice
Perch Patrol Guide Service
A team of professional guides who fish Devils Lake nearly every day, with top equipment and comfortable boats. Woodland is home of the Perch Patrol, and our summer package is one of the most popular guided trips on the lake.
- 8 hours of fishing with the guide, boat, fuel, bait, tackle and rods
- Transport to and from the landings
- Fish cleaning included
- Beginners welcome
Ice guide days
- Per person, per day$250
Guide, Vexilar, equipment and bait. Lodging and meals not included. 2-person minimum; each guide takes up to 4.
Perch Patrol packages
- 3 nights, 2 guided days$939
- 4 nights, 3 guided days$1,299
- 5 nights, 4 guided days$1,669
Per person, double occupancy, in motel rooms or lodge units, with guided fishing, bait, equipment and fish cleaning. Meals vary by season: in summer, evening meals are $30 each. See perchpatrol.com for what each package includes. A 4% fee applies to card payments.
Winter
Run and Gun SnoBear trips
A SnoBear is a heated fish house on tracks. Your guide drives it onto the ice, drills through the floor, and moves you to new fish when the bite slows. Guides Zack and Garrett Schemionek, December 20 to March 15, depending on ice.
$700day trip for 2
$900day trip for 3
Book a guide with one call
Woodland books Perch Patrol and Run and Gun trips for our guests. Tell us your dates and group size, and we'll set up the guide and the room.
Good to know
Guide 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.
How do I book a guide?
Call Woodland at (701) 662-5996. We book Perch Patrol, Run and Gun SnoBear and Northern Flight trips for our guests.
How many people fit in a SnoBear?
Two or three anglers per SnoBear, with a 2-person minimum. Larger groups can call to arrange more machines.
Is gratuity included?
No. Gratuity isn't included on guided trips; 15 to 20 percent is customary.
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.
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.