Devil's Lake
Devils Lake is a clear 374 acre lake inside Devils Lake State Park in Sauk County, ringed by steep rocky bluffs. It is known for trophy northern pike and rock bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Trophy class, 14% over 40 inches
Largemouth Bass
High numbers, slow growth
Smallmouth Bass
Slow growth
Yellow Perch
Low numbers but excellent growth
Bluegill
Low numbers, good size
Brown Trout
Stocked
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- North shore carry-in launchPublicManaged by Devils Lake State ParkDirections ↗
- South shore launchRampTwo-lane concrete ramp, state parkDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 4Devils Lake West LaunchPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
- 5North Shore LandingPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Devil's 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 Devil's Lake ↗Local tips
- Pike are the draw here. Work bluff drop-offs and weed edges.
- Only electric motors are allowed, so plan for a slow trolling day.
- A state park vehicle sticker is needed, and a trout stamp for trout.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.