Big Devil Lake
Big Devil Lake is a clear, deep 166 acre lake in Washburn County near the Town of Madge. It holds walleye, northern pike, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Crappie
Fish 7-11 inches reported in a 2024 survey
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Big Devils Lake Ramp (Town of Madge, on Little Devil Lake)RampDNR says Big Devil has no public frontage and is reached by waterway from Little Devil Lake. Single paved lane, under 3 feet of launch depth, 1-5 trailer stalls, no dock. Small boats only.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Big Devils Lake RampPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Big Devil Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Big Devil Lake ↗Local tips
- Launch on Little Devil Lake and run the channel to Big Devil with a small boat.
- The water is clear, so use light line and quiet approaches.
- Fish deeper water in summer, since the lake reaches 75 feet.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.