2019 official visitor guide
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CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. 208 Highway 2 West • PO Box 879 Devils Lake, ND 58301 • 800.233.8048.
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FISHING SPRING & SUMMER
Paul Bunyan and thousands of his Minnesota friends love to fish Devils Lake. So do people from all over the country, because there is no closed season; fish limits are generous; and something – perch, walleyes, pike or white bass – always seems to be biting. Fisheries biologists and anglers alike know that numbers of foot-long and larger perch are at record numbers. Pike of the line-stretching variety are big and hungry. Regional biologists say, “Eat more pike.” With pike averaging nearly five pounds, anglers can expect to catch 10 - pounders with many trophies. Walleyes are the main attraction, with all sizes present from “eaters” to wall-hangers. Visiting anglers love walleye fishing Devils Lake because they can fish just like they do back home – slip bobbers, rigging, jigging, casting or trolling crank baits, and pulling bottom bouncers with spinners. Open water walleye action begins at ice-out, but picks up lake-wide in June with no summer doldrums. Walleyes bite and are caught best in June, July and August. Fall is trophy time. The fourth main species, white bass, reach bragging size of three to four pounds and bite year-round. Then, the ice season takes over and the fish keep biting.
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GUIDE SERVICES H = HUNTING F = FISHING IF = ICE FISHING
ANCIL’S GUIDE SERVICE
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www.ancilsguideservice.com • 701.230.0367
[email protected] New guide service to Devils Lake offering summer and winter fishing.
BIG JOHN’S GUIDE SERVICES
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JOHNNIE CANDLE F www.johnniecandle.com • 701.371.9431 •
[email protected] Johnnie Candle is a professional fishing guide and has been for over 20 years. He specializes in Devils Lake walleye fishing, but also is skilled in the areas of white bass and northern pike fishing. All fishing gear and equipment are provided.
LAKE COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICES
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www.lakecountryguideservices.com • 701.230.2280 •
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Guided fishing trips on ice with SnoBear and open water. Lodging available. If you love fishing, give me a call!
www.fishingguidedevilslake.com • 701.381.2599
[email protected] Offering both summer and winter guided fishing trips on Devils Lake. Come experience what Devils Lake is all about with one of the region’s most sought after guides.
MCQUOID OUTDOORS
BONHAM’S GUIDE SERVICE
Year-round professional fishing guide service for perch and walleye.
McQuoid Outdoors offers 25 years experience with 4-full time summer & winter fishing guides. Winter time use a 4-person hard sided insulated, portable fish house that we move around and fish some with you. Our summer fishing we can take up to 4-person boat guide trips. Our guide trips include fishing equipment and cleaning of fish.
BRY’S GUIDE SERVICE
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www.ndwalleye.com • 701.371.5969
[email protected]
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www.take-em.com • 701.662.5996 •
[email protected]
www.brysguideservice.com • 701.739.0161
[email protected] Let us show you what the talk is all about! Experience Devils Lake at its best with Bry’s Guide Service, we offer summer/ice fishing packages, hunting and beautiful lodging. FIN-HUNTERS GUIDE SERVICE
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www.fin-hunters.com • 701.840.5407
[email protected] Offering open water, ice fishing and hunting. You will learn a lot about the techniques as well as all the opportunities central North Dakota has to offer while fishing with Cody Roswick, owner and operator. Lodging available and let us make your trip productive and enjoyable!
Guided open water walleye and pike fishing trips on Devils Lake. All gear and tackle provided.
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www.haybaleheights.com • 701.351.3130
[email protected]
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www.percheyes.com • 701.351.1294 •
[email protected] Offering ice fishing, open water fishing, lodging, duck and goose hunting, upland hunting and buffalo hunts.
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Are you willing to do what it takes to experience the best fishing on the Devils Lake system? Let us take you off the beaten path to an adventure of a lifetime! North Dakota’s largest and longest running guide service that uses a teamwork approach to locate and catch fish. Daily rates and inclusive packages available for both ice fishing and open water.
RUSH VALLEY GUIDE SERVICE
Guided fishing tours available year-round. Winter SnoBear ice fishing packages available.
HOOKED UP GUIDE SERVICE
PERCH-EYES
www.perchpatrol.com • 701.351.3474 •
[email protected]
[email protected] • 701.351.2232
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Want to see up close, in your face waterfowl hunting? Northern Flight Guide Service has been providing quality waterfowl hunting experiences since 1988. Based at North Dakota’s #1 Duck camp, Woodland Resort, our guide service is second to none when it comes to excellent lodging, meals and the most important, fine prairie gunning. Enjoy field hunts for Mallards, Pintails, Snow Geese, Canada Geese and Sandhill Crane. Packages include lodging, meals, guided hunt and bird cleaning.
PERCH PATROL/PERCH EXPRESS
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HAYBALE HEIGHTS
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www.mcquoidguides.com • 701.351.6058
[email protected]
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701.230.9352 •
[email protected] www.hookedupdevilslake.com Come experience the world class fishing Devils Lake has to offer. Josh is a licensed and insured fishing guide with many years’ experience fishing Devils Lake. Year-round guided fishing trips, hotel and fishing package available. Arrive as a client, leave as a friend!
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www.rushvalleyguideservice.com • 701.662.3956 • 701.740.3868
[email protected] Guided fishing trips offering a multispecies adventure. Portable shelters are used on the ice. Offering package rates for deluxe lodging and both open water and ice fishing adventures.
WOODLAND RESORT
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woodlandresort.com • 701.662.5996 •
[email protected] Looking for a full service lakeside resort? Woodland has lodging, camping, guided fishing packages, ice house packages, boat rental, bait, tackle, full bar and restaurant and a modern fish cleaning station.
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pike playground and fishing pier Devils Lake has quadrupled in size from about 40,000 acres in 1990 to
fishing locations: Channel A, Henegar Landing and Pike Playground and
a sprawling lake with hundreds of shoreline miles which offer a host of
Fishing Pier. A fourth pier has also been installed at the Lakewood Beach
opportunities for anglers. There may be more places to catch walleyes from
area on Creel Bay. With or without a boat, from shore or the middle of
shore (and white bass, perch and pike) than any other lake in the country.
the lake, anglers will catch fish on Devils Lake.
Many roads were “cut-off” with rising waters, but were built up with rip rap boulders and now have deep water adjacent, which fish and fishermen love. Anglers park off-road, pay attention to passing traffic, walk to their spots and enjoy some of the finest lawn-chair fishing anywhere. Spring pike and
Catch your limit by shore or boat.
walleye fishing from shore is a neighborly affair for the entire family. The numbers show how much anglers love Devils Lake. One-fourth of all non-resident 3-day and 10-day fishing licenses are sold in Devils Lake. With a $600,000 budget (state and local funding and grants), these piers create new fishing hotspots with ramps for physically impaired and elderly anglers – kids too. Piers have been installed at these popular shore
For a complete list of all North Dakota guides, contact the N.D. Game & Fish Department • 701.328.6300 (Bismarck) or 701.662.3617 (Devils Lake) Neither the Chamber of Commerce nor the N.D. Game & Fish Department (NDGF) can recommend one guide service over another. However, we suggest you check with the NDGF to ensure the guide is licensed and/or certified. Licensed guides are North Dakota residents who have paid a fee to N.D. Game & Fish Department. Certified guides have also met the following requirements: proof of insurance, proof of current C.P.R. certification, and proof of First Aid certification. Be sure to ask the guide service for the name, address, and phone number of past customers that you can contact for a recommendation.
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BAIT SHOPS ACKERMAN ACRES 701.662.2542 • ackermanacres.com BJORNSON’S SHELL 701.662.6600 • 601 East Hwy. 2 CENEX EAST TRAVEL PLAZA Located on East Hwy. 2 Full bait and convenience store EASTBAY CAMPGROUND 701.398.5184 • eastbaycampground.com 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Daily Boat Rental
NONRESIDENT FEES Fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate $2.00. This is the certificate to which all licenses and stamps are affixed.
ONLY ONE CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED BY EACH LICENSEE Nonresident Three Days
$
25.00
Walleye
5
10
Nonresident Ten Days
$
35.00
Northern Pike
5
10
Nonresident Single
$
45.00
White Bass
20
40
Nonresident Husband/Wife
$
60.00
Perch
20
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LIMITS Benson, Eddy, and Ramsey Counties
ED’S BAIT SHOP 701.662.8321 • edsbaitshop.com 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Daily Ice House Rental
*Subject to change as state laws change.
GRAHAM’S ISLAND STATE PARK 701.766.4015 • parkrec.nd.gov/parks
AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES
JJ’S BAIT & TACKLE 701.473.5440 • 701.351.1294 • jjsbaitshop.com 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Daily • Minnewaukan NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE 701.662.4818 Weekdays open at 7:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. Sunday 12 p.m. PETE’S BAIT SHOP 701.662.8033 Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday - Saturday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. SPIRIT LAKE MARINA/BAIT SHOP 800.946.8238 or 701.766.1541 spiritlakecasino.com • Open 24/7 Boat Rental/Ice House Rental
SPECIES DAILY LIMIT POSSESSION LIMIT
Help preserve our lake and prevent transfer of A.N.S. Wash your boat, trailer, and pickup prior to entering Devils Lake. Also, to keep other organisms from spreading into our lake, clean and disinfect your live wells and other places lake water accumulates. Your cooperation is appreciated.
REGULATION HIGHLIGHTS • A fishing year is defined as April 1 through March 31 of the following calendar year. • The licensee shall carry the fishing license on his/her person at all times while fishing. • Any nonresident under the age of 16 years may take and possess a limit of fish without a nonresident license if accompanied by an adult possessing a valid fishing license. • ND law permits the use of boats legally numbered under the numbering system of another state for a period of 90 days. • Ice houses are no longer required to be licensed. An unoccupied house does require identification. The house must display on its outside, in characters at least 3 inches high, owner’s name and address or phone number.
WOODLAND RESORT 701.662.5996 • woodlandresort.com 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Daily Boat Rental/Ice House Rental
• All aquatic vegetation must be removed from boats, personal watercraft, trailers, and fishing
PUBLIC FISH CLEANING STATIONS
• Live aquatic bait or aquatic vegetation may not be transported into North Dakota.
FOUR-SEASONS INDOOR STATION GRAHAM’S ISLAND STATE PARK HENEGAR BOAT LANDING LAKEWOOD RECREATION AREA SIX MILE BAY
and hunting equipment such as fishing poles, bait buckets, lures, duck decoys, and waders before leaving a body of water. That means “vegetation free” when transporting watercraft and/or equipment away from a boat ramp, landing area or shoreline. • All water must be drained from boats and other watercraft, including bilges, live wells, baitwells and motors before leaving a water body. • All drain plugs that may hold back water must be removed, and water draining devices must be open, on all watercraft and recreational, commercial, and construction equipment bilges and confined spaces, during any out-of-water transport of same. • All water must be drained from bait buckets as anglers leave the shore, or remove their boat from the water. Anglers must properly dispose of unused bait away from the river, as dumping bait in the water or on shore is illegal. In all other waters not infested with Class I ANS species, anglers can transport live bait in water in containers of five (5) gallons or less in volume.
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GOLF COURSE CREEL BAY GOLF COURSE 515 Country Club Rd. • 701.662.2408 • golfdevilslake.com 18 hole golf course set against the backdrop of sparkling Devils Lake. Wide open course with water and sand hazards and treelined fairways. This challenging course will thrill even the most avid golfer. After your rounds, relax in the new club house with a wall of windows and outdoor patio for an even better view of the town’s namesake.
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SPIRIT LAKE CASINO N.D. Hwy. 20/57 • 1.800.WIN.UBET • spiritlakecasino.com No need to travel to Las Vegas! It’s all right here in the Lake
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Region: Top-notch gambling, great dining, quality shows and lavish accommodations. Try your hand at one of the 650 slot machines, Poker, Blackjack, Craps or Bingo. The casino also offers a High Stakes room, a smoking area, and all machines are ticket in/ticket out. Enjoy the seemingly endless buffet or go “to the top” to The View, featuring windows overlooking the lake and the marina as well as the finest in dining. Other options for charitable gaming throughout the Lake Region include pull tabs, blackjack and the wheel.
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devilslakend Take in many educational programs available to the public in the newly constructed outdoor amphitheater. Climb the stairs to the top of the Sullys Hill overlook for a panoramic view of the surrounding rolling hills and prairie. The Devils Lake Vista provides spectacular views of the lake and the hardwood forest that contains American elm, basswood, bur oak and green ash. The Visitor Center features exhibits on North Dakota’s habitats and a gift store. The hours for the Visitor Center change by season. The Auto Tour is open throughout the year from 8 a.m. to sunset but portions may be closed during winter months. Call for hours and availability.
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DISCOVER
HISTORY Built in 1867, the Fort Totten Historic Site has served many purposes over the decades, have been restored to the look of its use as a fort. If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the soldiers marching in the square. For a more complete history, set aside time to enter the original buildings. Take in the Plummer’s Store and stroll the wooden boardwalks. Stop at the Interpretive Center, Gift Shop or take in a play. At the Fort Totten Little Theatre also check out the Traveling Exhibits. And why not complete the experience? Book a room at the Totten Trail Historic Inn (frontier style bed and breakfast). The downtown area is a historic monument to its origins from the 1880’s. The charm of Turn of the Century brick and design is seen on the buildings lining Main Street. Take a walking tour and view 59 buildings on the National Historic Register. Stop in to investigate the Lake Region Heritage Center, museum and art gallery that houses the unique history of the Lake Region. Displays include the Old Post Office, Life of the Lake: Devils Lake, The Federal Courtroom, and other unique displays. The Sheriff’s House Museum is a stop where you can step back in time. It features parlors, kitchen and dining rooms, five bedrooms that have changed little from the time the residence was occupied in 1911. It also features exhibits narrating and interpreting the history of Devils Lake.
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STEP BACK INTO TIME AT THE MUSEUMS THROUGHOUT THE LAKE REGION.
HERITAGE MUSEUMS LAKE REGION HERITAGE CENTER September - May open Wed. & Thurs. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. & Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HISTORIC SITES
June - August open Wed. - Fri. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. &
FORT TOTTEN STATE HISTORIC SITE
Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Open mid-May to mid-Sept. from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and winter months by
For more information call 701.662.3701.
THE SHERIFF’S HOUSE Call 701.662.7080. Open during the summer, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. After Labor Day by appointment.
appointment. For more information call 701.766.4441.
TOTTEN TRAIL HISTORIC INN A unique chance for you to experience the frontier past by staying in an authentic fort building renovated as a bed and breakfast. For reservations, call 701.766.4874 or visit www.tottentrailinn.com.
FORT TOTTEN LITTLE THEATRE Each July, a Broadway style musical using a combination of local and professional talent is produced and performed at the historic site. The show runs Wed., Thurs. and Sat. evenings at 7:00 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Opens the first Wed. of July. During July, call 701.662.8888 for tickets and more information.
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Downtown Devils Lake is to shopping what the lake is to fishing. Something for everyone. From bait to boutiques. From lures to jewelry. From fishing rods to flowers. From tall tales to service-with-a-smile. From a mall to Mom and Pop stores. From gifts to cookies. From coffee to antiques. From blenders to tires. From boats to tea cups. Everything for the family. Everything for the fishermen. Everything for the farmers. Everything for the campers. Everything for visitors to enjoy. Devils Lake, with nearly 400 retail businesses, restaurants and shops, tucked away on Main St. and along the Hwy. 2 corridor, offers unique dining and shopping. Spend a few hours or an entire afternoon “exploring” and meeting
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Shop our growing Devils Lake retail businesses.
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Devils Lake, ND
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events 2019
JANUARY
DEVILS LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT January 26, 2019 Six Mile Bay and Memorial Building Downtown dlvfdicefishingtourney.com/ 22,500 tickets are sold for one of the largest ice fishing tournaments in the Midwest. Activities around town throughout the weekend. Just make sure to buy your ticket in October.
FEBRUARY SHIVERFEST February 15-16, 2019 tourism.devilslakend.com/what-to-do/ yearly-events/shiverfest/
ND CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT February 9-10, 2019 Memorial Building Downtown ndicehole.com The biggest tournament of its kind in North Dakota. Bring you’re A game, or just come to have some fun with a teammate and participate in Cornhole. 32 Below will be performing after a winner is crowned. Raffle drawing included with your entry.
MARCH AMATEUR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DEVILS RUN May 31 - June 2, 2019 Roosevelt Park tourism.devilslakend.com/what-to-do/ yearly-events/devils-run/ greaterdakotaclassics.com/events/devils_ run North America’s Hottest Car Show & Rod Run is Devils Run. In its 27th year, this is a yearly event that takes place the first weekend of June each year. Car show, parade, vendors and so much more. It’s a weekend for the whole family.
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Men’s and Women’s Rec basketball along with a kid’s bracket compete for the title.
43RD ANNUAL CHAMBER FISHING TOURNAMENT June 21-23, 2019 Graham’s Island State Park tourism.devilslakend.com/what-to-do/ yearly-events/chamber-fishing-tournament
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MAY
March 29-31, 2019 Devils Lake Area www.gondtc.com/~bkloghse/tourney
What better way to get outdoors, then Shiverfest! Check out the website for all of the event details located around town, and on the ice of Devils Lake.
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ND POND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
This longest running ND fishing tournament is not just for catching walleye. Prizes also for perch, northern pike and white bass, among other prizes. It’s a two-day tournament with an option to fish the third day if weather prohibits.
ROCKFEST
JULY FORT TOTTEN LITTLE THEATRE July 1-31, 2019 Fort Totten Historic Site www.forttottenlittletheatre.com The Fort Totten Little Theatre has produced a musical theater production every summer since 1963.
RIBFEST Downtown Devils Lake chamber.devilslakend.com Come downtown to sample local rib cooking at its finest. The proceeds go towards a good cause every year.
FORT TOTTEN DAYS POW WOW July 26-28, 2019 Andrew Shaw Sr. Arena, Fort Totten A North Dakota Pow Wow at its Finest. Take in this three-day event south of Devils Lake in Fort Totten, North Dakota.
AUGUST PARK BOARD KIDS FISHING CAMP August 4-8, 2019 Lakewood Bible Camp & Lakewood Beach The camp is open to kids ages 8-13 years old and provides classroom teachings and boats for this once in a lifetime opportunity for kids to enjoy the experience of a week-long camp designed to teach kids about fishing as well as a fun-filled social experience.
SHIVERFEST
ROCKFEST August 9-10, 2019 Woodland Resort prozlakesideatthecove.com A two-day lineup of entertainment along the shores of Devils Lake.
MASTERS WALLEYE CIRCUIT August 16-17, 2019 www.masterswalleyecircuit.com Since 1984, the Cabela’s MWC has set the standard for team walleye tournament fishing. Each season, they visit the finest walleye fisheries at peak fishing times to give our MWC teams the best possible experience during pre-fishing and competition. In 2019, they will be in Devils Lake. Compete with your favorite fishing partner.
SEPTEMBER DEVILS LAKE WINE WALK September 12, 2019 Downtown Devils Lake chamber.devilslakend.com Make stops along our historic downtown district, sipping different wines, sampling appetizers, taking in games and shopping until you drop. Hosted by the Devils Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the downtown business district.
RIBFEST
NATIONAL WALLEYE TOUR FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP September 11-13, 2019 Graham’s Island State Park www.nationalwalleyetour.com The National Walleye Tour offers unprecedented sponsor bonuses, television coverage and over 100% payback at each event. A 2-day Pro-Am event with payout based on 125 boat fields. Three qualifying events, with the championship held in Devils Lake.
SUMMERTIME Take in Arts in the Park on Tuesday evenings during the summer at Roosevelt Park. Entertainment starts at 7:00 p.m. and is free to the public. Arts in the Park runs June through August. The local farmers market is in downtown Devils Lake Thursday evenings starting at 5:00 p.m. The market opens up in July and runs through sometime in October.
For a complete listing of events, check out the community event calendar at devilslakend.com. Dates and times subject to change.
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GPS COORDINATES. N 48 06 13.2 W 98 52 06.5
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CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. 208 Highway 2 West • PO Box 879 Devils Lake, ND 58301 • 800.233.8048.
ON THE COVERS. Photos taken by Josh Schave.
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Devils Lake is the Number One destination for North American ice anglers. More than 15,000 fishermen head onto the ice with guides each winter. Thousands more travel to north-central North Dakota for their DIY fishing adventures. Most visitors book fishing packages via the resorts, motels or guide services
where
everything is provided including gear, tackle, transportation on ice, shelters, fishing tips and lessons. One call does it all.
AN AVERAGE DAY ON DEVILS LAKE IS STILL BETTER THAN THE BEST DAY ANYWHERE ELSE!
Zippy Dahl, founder of the world famous Perch
anglers to consider northern pike, “Pike
Patrol said, “Perch fishing was great last year;
over 40 inches are caught every season.
I expect it to be even better this winter. Hiring
Make a pike party; catching 50 a day is not
a guide is like a short-cut, because our guides
uncommon.”
are on the ice daily. They know where to go, what to use, offer quality trips and create a
The winner of the 2017 Chamber of
lifetime of memories.”
Commerce
walleye
tournament,
Scott
VanOverbeke said, “You can catch fish every TV host and fishing guide Jason Mitchell loves
day doing what you love to do.” Winner of the
perch and walleyes, but reminded Devils Lake
National Walleye Tour event and $63,926,
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Dylan Nussbaum, drove from Pennsylvania
lake’s 12 to 14 inch jumbo perch.” His clients
possession. Pike and walleye limits are five
and said, “I love Devils Lake. It’s my favorite
often elect to fish for pike. He said, “Until
daily and 10 in possession. Seasons never
place to fish. There are so many fish.”
clients run for tip-ups all day long, they don’t
close on Devils Lake. The Devils Lake area
realize how much fun pike can be.” State
motels, resorts and community have the
Guide and resort owner Aaron McQuoid
fisheries folks urge anglers to catch, fillet and
most indoor, heated fish-cleaning stations
said, “We teach while our clients catch fish.
take home their limits of pike.
per capita than any other locale. Make this
The more they learn, the more tricks they
the year to experience what the rest of the
take home to use on their local waters.”
After one of the best walleye “bites” in years
fishing world knows – ice fishing is king on
Respected fishing promoter and ice fishing
this past open-water season, the 2018-2019
Devils Lake.
professor Brian “Bro” Brosdahl said, “This is
walleye ice fishing is expected to be rated
one place where I know a number of species
A-plus this winter. Anglers are treated most
of true trophy size can be caught in a day.”
days to combo trips: walleyes early and late with perch and pike during the day.
Guide Ancil Reynolds said, “I move to where the fish are. This winter will showcase the
DAILY ICE HOUSE RENTALS AVAILABLE THROUGH: MCQUOID’S GUIDE SERVICE PERCH EYES GUIDE SERVICE SPIRIT LAKE CASINO & RESORT WOODLAND RESORT
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Limits are generous with 20 perch daily; 40 in
FOR INFORMATION ON DEVILS LAKE AREA GUIDE SERVICES GO TO PAGE 3.
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how to
get here
Devils Lake is: 166 miles from Fargo, ND 409 miles from Sioux Falls, SD 400 miles from Minneapolis, MN 668 miles from Madison, WI 806 miles from Chicago, IL 189 miles from Winnipeg, Manitoba
Devils Lake is conveniently located in the northeast quadrant of the state on U.S. Highway 2 about 80 miles south of the Canadian border and 95 miles west of the Minnesota border. Most travel by automobile but you also have the option to come by plane or train.
THE DEVILS LAKE REGIONAL AIRPORT Devils Lake is serviced by United Airlines
www.devilslakeairport.com www.united.com
AMTRAK The Amtrak Station is located in the heart of downtown Devils Lake. Amtrak comes through Devils Lake daily along the Empire Building route.
www.amtrak.com
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The operator of the oldest continuous waterfowl hunting operation in North Dakota for 28 years, Kyle Blanchfield, owns Woodland Resort on Devils Lake. He said, “Devils Lake is one of the best waterfowl spots anywhere.” Duck and goose hunting usually occurs in mornings, and the popular “Cast and Blast” lodging/guide packages mean walleye fishing in the afternoons/evenings.
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Early season is all about field, pothole and back-bay hunting for local ducks. The main-lake attracts the diving ducks. Until about mid-October, ducks are number one, but then the snow geese arrive in monstrous flocks and the fun begins. With liberal limits, snow goose hunting provides lots of action.
Most resorts and lodges provide qualified guided-hunt packages. For a complete list of guides, lodging and the status of the duck and goose flights, check devilslakend.com.
LICENSING SALES: To find out information on getting a non-resident hunting licenses, visit http://gf.nd.gov/licenses/. Hunters education is required for anyone born after 1961. Be sure to have a copy of your hunter education certificate handy when applying for a license. Nonresidents under the age of 16 from the states of MN, MI, MS, TN, TX and CO can buy North Dakota hunting licenses at resident prices because their state offers the same opportunity to North Dakota youths.
LAND ACCESS COURTESIES: • Ask permission for access to posted property • Avoid fields or prairie roads when wet • Remain farther than 440 yds from buildings or livestock • Pick up all litter • Close gates behind you • Areas not posted are open to public hunting
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Totten Trail Historic Inn 701.381.8155 www.tottentrailinn.com
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H Cobblestone Hotel and Suites H Davis Motel
701.662.4927
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701.665.3200 www.hiexpress.com
H Rodeway Inn
701.544.1111
H SunLac Inn - Lakota H SunLac Inn
www.greatamericaninn.com
701.381.8155 www.choicehotels.com
H Sleep Inn & Suites
www.sleepinn.com
701.247.2487
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701.662.5011 • 1.800.453.5011
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H Ackerman Acres
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H Bayview Resort LLC
www.ackermanacres.com
701.662.3961 • 701.351.5002
H Bry’s Guide Service/Fish Rehab Lodge H Cliff-Side Cabin H Connie’s Cabin
701.398.3077 701230.1602
H Eastbay Campground H Haybale Heights H JJ’s Bait Shop
701.398.5184
701.665.5060
H Martin Lodging
701.350.8044
H Reel ‘Em Inn H Rush Valley
701.371.9431
701.351.1294
H The House for Rent
www.mcquoidguides.com
www.petersonwoods.com
www.rushvalleyguideservice.com 701.766.4888 • 1.800.946.8238
701.230.2146
H Walleye Junction
701.644.2629
www.walleyejunction.com
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701.739.9934
www.westbayresort.com
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www.eastbaycampground.com
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www.bayviewrvdevilslake.com
701.739.0161 www.brysguideservice.com
www.conniescabinllc.weebly.com
701.473.5440
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H Eagle Bend Henegar RV Park 701.739.3867 H Eastbay Campground 701.398.5184 www.eastbaycampground.com
H Graham’s Island State Park H Haybale Heights
H JJ’s Bait & Tackle H Lakeside Haven
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www.westbayresort.com
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Graham’s Island State Park
CITY PARKS PIKES PLAYGROUND AND FISHING PIER: Located on the shores of Devils Lake offering ADA compliant fishing pier and playground equipment, picnic and vault toilet.
Graham’s Island State Park just west of the City of Devils Lake and located on the lake is one of the most used North Dakota state parks. It’s named after Capt. Duncan Graham, the area’s first white settler who arrived after the War of 1812. With 1,100 acres of wooded land, the park showcases 130 different native plants and a host of shore birds, waterfowl and song birds. Bird watching is a favorite past-time. The causeway to the Park stretches for miles and is a favorite shoreline fishing destination.
LAKEWOOD: Similar to other parks in the area, but closer to the lake with a boat loading dock, fish cleaning station, rest rooms and shore fishing pier. Bike path connects Lakewood to Devils Lake. ODD FELLOWS PARK:
A great sledding hill in winter, open spaces and wildlife habitat.
ROOSEVELT: Ideal park for
gathering friends and family: Picnic shelters and grills, places for volleyball, basketball, softball, horseshoes and skateboarding, playground, gazebo and weekly summer music.
RUGER: Action-packed year
Amenities include modern and primitive camping sites, four sleeping cabins, an activity center, picnic shelters, playground, showers, meeting facilities, RV dump station, cross country ski trails, bait shop and boat ramp. Park reservations: 800.807.4723 or 701.766.4015. Devils Lake is a destination for campers – whether with an RV or tents – and accommodates all in the Park and over 17 additional private campgrounds around the lake. Go to devilslakend.com for camp site locations and details.
round: Walking/biking path, Frisbee golf course, softball games, playground, swimming pool and water slides, volleyball and basketball courts, lighted ice hockey rink, picnic shelters and flower beds. Take advantage of the 3- Seasons modern facility to host your family gatherings or events. Take your dog for a run in one of the two fenced dog areas.
SOUTHSIDE PARK:
Located on 8th Ave SE, this neighborhood park located south of Macs Hardware is equipped with new playground equipment, picnic shelter and outdoor basketball court.
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FINE DINING PROZ LAKESIDE AT THE COVE 1012 Woodland Drive • 701.662.5996 Breathtaking view; indoor or outdoor eating in summer, a fireplace in winter, fish and pasta; baskets and full meals.
THE VIEW Located in the Spirit Lake Casino Hwy 57 & 20 South of Devils Lake 701.766.4747 Cordon blue chefs with fine dining, great atmosphere, a glorious view of the lake.
SOMETHING FOR
THE RANCH STEAKHOUSE 1119 South Highway 20 701.662.6630 Converted from a working barn in 1946. Scratch cooking and top quality steaks, fish and chops. Full bar, wine service.
everyone
VOTED THE #1 STEAKHOUSE IN NORTH DAKOTA
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KNEADFUL THINGS 516 College Drive South • 701.662.4588 Fresh breads and baked items, specialty sandwiches and soups of the day.
MARCO’S PIZZA 1116 Highway 2 East • 701.662.5200 In-house dining and delivery lunch and dinner.
MR. & MRS. J’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 318 Highway 2 East • 701.662.8815 60 item food bar; Home of the “Pig-Out Omelet (12 eggs) Award” food for everyone.
OLD MAIN STREET CAFE 416 4th Street NE • 701.662.8814 Specializing in a homemade soup bar and other family fare; great view of the downtown and a look at the city’s past.
PAUL’S ASIAN FOOD TheCedarInn
Bar And Grill PROZ END OF THE LINE SPORTS BAR & GRILL 101 6th Street NE • 701.662.2101 Enjoy your meal in the Tiki bar in the summertime or the caboose anytime; finest homemade pizzas.
APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL 508 Highway 2 East • 701.544.1444 Casual dining at its best! Dine-in or Carside To Go at www.applebees.com.
CEDAR INN FAMILY RESTAURANT
320 4th Street NE • 701.662.5888 Chinese buffet to eat in or to go; also order off the menu.
PIZZA HUT 523 College Drive • 701.662.7100
ROMA’S ITALIAN BISTRO 215 Highway 2 West • 701.662.5401 Family owned & operated traditional restaurant.
445 Highway 2 West • 701.662.8893
THE PIZZA RANCH 624 College Drive S • 701.665.6565
318 4th Street • 701.662.4212
Good down-home cooking and friendly family atmosphere. Known for their homemade tomato soup.
Where your glass is never empty. Daily lunch specials.
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THIRSTY’S BAR & GRILL
Family Dining 310 GRILL Highway 2, Lakota • 701.247.2487 30 miles East of Devils Lake Located in the SunLac Inn. Serving breakfast all day; salad bar, burgers, pasta and steak.
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City Plaza - Highway 2 • 701.662.3030 Authentic Mexican food serving lunch and dinner. Meeting room available.
Chicken and pizza buffet, daily soup, salad bar and dessert pizza.
WHITE HOUSE CAFE Located in the Holiday Mall • Highway 2 West 701.662.4852 Pancake house without chain name; great for
DAKOTAH BUFFET
banquets, catering or cup of coffee.
Located in the Spirit Lake Casino Highway 57 & 20 South of Devils Lake • 701.766.4747
COFFEE & DONUTS
Three buffets a day; nightly feature: prime rib, seafood and Steak and shrimp.
COFFEE CONNECTION DRIVE-UP N. College Drive • 701.662.9400 Home of giant cookies and other fresh baked goodies; specialty coffee drinks, shaved ice; you name it - they’ll make it.
CROSSROADS COFFEE AND ESPRESSO 130 Highway 2 • 701.665.1065 Drive through or dine in and order a cup of coffee or speciality drink. Also try our homemade baked goods, soups and sandwiches.
DEVILS LAKE DONUTS 1509 Highway 20 South • 701.662.2412 High quality, delicious, gourmet donuts made fresh by hand. 5:30 a.m. - 12 Noon
BURGER KING Highway 2 East • 866.394.2493
CHAMPS CHICKEN HOT STUFF PIZZA 1803 Highway 2 East • 701.662.4014
DAIRY QUEEN OF DEVILS LAKE 604 Highway 2 East • 701.662.4622
HARDEES 515 Highway 2 East • 701.662.4430
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE
KFC & TACO BELL
210 Highway 2 West, Suite 1 • 701.662.6000
403 Highway 2 West • 701.662.2675
Connecting with people around the shared love for great coffee and food. Outdoor seating and meeting space available.
MCDONALD’S
THE LIQUID BEAN
PITA PIT
316 4th Avenue • 701.662.1065
1803 Highway 2 East • 701.662.3400
Gourmet coffees and specialty drinks, baked goods and noon specials of soup and Paninis; great atmosphere.
FAST FOOD
124 4th Street Southwest • 701.662.3285
SUBWAY 376 Highway 2 West • 701.662.3852
TACO JOHN’S 354 Highway 2 West • 701.662.2227
BJORNSON’S SHELL HOTSTUFF PIZZA
601 Hwy 2 East • 701.662.6600
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REEL‘EM INN Excellent lodging facility located on the west shores of Devils Lake. 8 Private Rooms, Commons Area, Outdoor Grill, Parking, Close To Boat Ramp, Kitchenette, Full Building Rental Rates.
210 7th St E., Minnewaukan, ND
701.351.2657
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