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Devils Lake

πŸ“ Lenawee County, Michigan

Devils Lake is a fishing water in Lenawee County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

33
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 16, 2026 Walleye, 137 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Devils Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as black crappie, largemouth bass and muskellunge), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C+
56/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 16, 2026
Last: Jun 16, 2026
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Devils Lake Today

Fall fish at Devils Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Devils Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for black crappie, largemouth bass and muskellunge.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Devils Lake

Combined bite activity across all 33 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
7 Stocking events
338,685 Fish stocked
1 Species
138d Since last stock
1449d Longest gap
Walleye 338,685
2019
2020
2021
2022
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2026
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Qty / event
Jun '18
Jun '22
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πŸ“‹ Devils Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 16, 2026 Walleye 37,601 1.2"
Jun 16, 2026 Walleye 46,308 1.2"
Jun 12, 2024 Walleye 70,238 1.3"
Jun 14, 2022 Walleye 52,229 1.6"
Jun 26, 2018 Walleye 25,134 2.3"
Jun 5, 2018 Walleye 26,640 1.0"
Jun 5, 2018 Walleye 80,535 1.1"
Jun 16, 2015 Walleye 133,787 1.5"
Jun 25, 2014 Walleye 30,002 1.9"
Jun 27, 2013 Walleye 5,946 2.1"
Jun 18, 2013 Walleye 96,644 1.9"
Nov 17, 2011 Redear Sunfish 1,000 5.0"
Nov 17, 2011 Golden Shiner 5,555 3.5"
Nov 17, 2011 Yellow Perch 700 4.5"
Jun 21, 2011 Walleye 145,127 1.3"
Jun 28, 2006 Walleye 22,815 1.9"
Jun 14, 2006 Walleye 54,686 1.1"
Jun 13, 2006 Walleye 73,218 1.1"
Oct 29, 2005 Redear Sunfish 1,000 5.0"
May 26, 2004 Walleye 112,899 1.0"
May 31, 2001 Walleye 78,726 1.0"
May 22, 2001 Walleye 60,635 1.4"
Jun 2, 1999 Walleye 84,000 1.5"
May 28, 1999 Walleye 42,000 1.3"
May 27, 1999 Walleye 46,784 1.3"
Showing 25 of 51 stocking records, newest first

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 51 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Aug
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge Redear Sunfish

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Devils Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Devils Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Lenawee County boat launches.

Devils Lake Paved ramp Fee required 4 trailer lanes 70 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
517-467-7401
Record updated
April 2026
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