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Devils Lake, ND Fishing Forecast
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Devils Lake, ND · ZIP 58301 · NWS FGF forecast updated Oct 23, 10:36 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Devils Lake right now?
11:00 PM: wind 22 mph S, gusts 35 mph · Mostly Clear
Yes — too windy
Yes — too windy
Yes — too windy
Yes — too windy
Right-now fishing score: 30 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure n/a. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Devils Lake fishing today
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Too windy for boat fishing (22 mph, gusts 35)
Best times
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Devils Lake fishing tomorrow
- Too windy for boat fishing (28 mph, gusts 39)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 🧭 Wind direction bonus ignored: wind speed is the limiting factor
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- 🧭 Wind shifted S to W (90°) in 4 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
Best times
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 30 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 68 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 54 out of 100 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
7-day fishing outlook for Devils Lake
63–63°F · Waxing Gibbous
39–62°F · Waxing Gibbous
30–46°F · Full Moon
27–42°F · Waning Gibbous
29–44°F · Waning Gibbous
37–47°F · Waning Gibbous
30–43°F · Waning Gibbous
Devils Lake at a glance
| Coordinates | 48.142, -98.893 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | FGF 34,118 |
| Grid elevation | 1496 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KDVL (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 8:08 AM / 6:34 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Devils Lake
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
North Dakota fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Always check current North Dakota fishing regulations before you go.
More North Dakota locations: Bismarck, Fargo · North Dakota fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Devils Lake?
This forecast scores today 30/100 (“Sit it out”) for Devils Lake, based on the NWS FGF hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Devils Lake today?
See the hour-by-hour table once forecast data loads.
Is it too windy to fish in Devils Lake right now?
Current forecast wind is 22 mph with gusts to 35 mph: shore too windy, boat too windy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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