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Devils Lake, ND Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Devils Lake, ND · ZIP 58301 · NWS FGF forecast updated Oct 22, 12:36 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Devils Lake right now?

12:00 PM: wind 13 mph S, gusts 20 mph · Sunny

Shore
Breezy — fishable
Boat
Breezy — fishable
Kayak
Yes — too windy
Fly fishing
Rough

Right-now fishing score: 53 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1021 hPa, trend -1.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Devils Lake fishing today

55/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature57–73°F
Wind up to14 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Breezy but fishable (13 mph)
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • Pressure falling slowly (-1.1 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 53 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.1 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Devils Lake fishing tomorrow

49/100
Marginal
Temperature54–72°F
Wind up to21 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Too windy for boat fishing (15 mph, gusts 30)
  • Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)

Best times

  1. 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (9 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 51 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Devils Lake

Today
55
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
49
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
49
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
64
Marginal
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
61
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
53
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Devils Lake

Deer movement score today 66 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 70 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SSE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 12 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±19° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 61 out of 100 Wind 14 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SSE wind (within ±13° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing

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Devils Lake at a glance

Coordinates48.142, -98.893
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridFGF 34,118
Grid elevation1496 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KDVL (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today8:06 AM / 6:35 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

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 55/100 (“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: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (61), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Devils Lake right now?

Current forecast wind is 13 mph with gusts to 20 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.