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Devils Lake, ND Fishing Forecast
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Devils Lake, ND · ZIP 58301 · NWS FGF forecast updated Oct 22, 11:31 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Devils Lake right now?
11:00 AM: wind 15 mph S, gusts 23 mph · Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 68 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1021 hPa, trend -1.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Devils Lake fishing today
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- Pressure falling slowly (-1.1 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure falling slowly (-1.1 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 53 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 51 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Devils Lake fishing tomorrow
- Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
- Too windy for boat fishing (20 mph, gusts 29)
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
Best times
- 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 51 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 52 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 41 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Devils Lake
Hunting conditions near Devils Lake
Deer movement score today 65 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 63 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 70 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 14 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SSE wind (within ±19° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 64 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±13° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
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 | 8:06 AM / 6:35 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Devils Lake?
This forecast scores today 53/100 (“Marginal”) 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?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (61), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (53), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (51) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Devils Lake right now?
Current forecast wind is 15 mph with gusts to 23 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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