Open water
Bring your boat and launch free at our ramp, or rent a Tracker or a pontoon. Perch Patrol guides fish the lake nearly every day and take beginners.
Boat rentalsThree ways onto the water
Pick how you want to fish
Want a pro to find the walleye for you? Book a Perch Patrol guide. Rather run the boat yourself? Rent one of ours, or launch your own at our free guest ramp.
Guided walleye trips
Perch Patrol Guide Service
Woodland is home of the Perch Patrol, a team of professional guides who fish Devils Lake nearly every day. Book an all-inclusive walleye package that wraps your room, meals and guided days into one price.
- 8 hours of fishing with the guide, boat, fuel, bait, tackle and rods
- Transport to and from the landings
- Fish cleaning included
- Beginners welcome
All-inclusive packages from $939 per person, with lodging, meals and guided days.
Run the boat yourself
Boat and pontoon rentals
A Tracker fishing boat or an Avalon pontoon, launched from our marina. Rentals are open to anyone with a valid driver's license, guest or not.
- Tracker Pro Guide 175 with a 115 HP motor and bow-mount trolling motor
- 21' fishing and 24' cruising Avalon pontoons
- One tank of fuel a day, life jackets, landing nets and minnow buckets
- No cancellation charge for bad weather
Boats from $325 a day
Bring your own boat
Launch free and keep everything at the dock
- Two-lane concrete rampFree for guests; the public pays an access fee.
- Day and overnight slips$20 a night, first come, first served.
- Fuel on land and lakePremium fuel, ethanol-free in the summer months.
- Bait, tackle and pro shopEverything for a day on the lake, plus local advice.
- Heated four-season cleaning stationStainless counters, sinks, a pressure washer and freezers.
- Woodland Marine boat serviceFactory-certified technicians next to the ramp if something breaks mid-trip. woodland-marine.com
At a glance
Which open-water trip fits you?
| Perch Patrol guide | Rental boat | Your own boat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide | Yes | No | No |
| Boat and fuel | Included | Tracker or pontoon, one tank of fuel a day | Yours; fuel on site |
| Bait and gear | Bait, tackle and rods included | Life jackets, nets and minnow buckets; bring rods, buy bait at the shop | Bring your own; bait at the shop |
| Lodging | Included in packages | Add any room | Add any room |
| Best for | First-timers and anyone who wants to be on fish fast | Groups without a boat who want to fish on their own | Anglers trailering their own boat |
| How to book | Call Woodland | Call Woodland | Lodging online; the ramp is free for guests |
| Starting at | All-inclusive from $939 per person | $325 a day | Free guest ramp |
Not sure which fits your group? Call the front desk at (701) 662-5996.
Wall of whoppers
Big fish weighed at Woodland
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Walleye2025 30 in, 10.6 lb -
Walleye2024 11 lb Caught by a 7-year-old -
Walleye2024 28 in -
Walleye2023 28 in -
Walleye2024 Whopper Club -
White bass2026 4.4 lb -
Yellow perch2025 2.56 lb -
Yellow perch2025 2.15 lb, 13.75 in -
Yellow perch2024 14 in
Season by season
When and how to fish Devils Lake
Fishing and hunting
The Devils Lake region is part of the prairie pothole "Duck Factory." Hunt the morning flight with Northern Flight or on public land, then fish the afternoon from the free guest ramp.
Waterfowl hunting and cast and blastIce fishing
Pre-heated fish houses moved to the bite, 40+ miles of plowed ice roads, and guided SnoBear trips. Fishing runs sunrise to sunset.
Ice fishing optionsFor the latest bite and ice conditions, check the ramp webcam and Woodland on Facebook, or stop at the bait shop.
Licenses and limits
Every angler needs a North Dakota fishing license. Buy one online from North Dakota Game and Fish, where you'll also find current limits and regulations. If you can't buy one ahead of time, the bait shop staff can help.
North Dakota Game and FishGetting here
1012 Woodland Drive, Devils Lake, ND 58301
- From Grand Forks, ND80 miles
- From Fargo, ND166 miles
- From Bismarck, ND180 miles
- From Winnipeg, MB189 miles
- From Minneapolis, MN400 miles
Where to stay
Sleep a short walk from the ramp
Legendary Suites
Sleeps 5 to 8. Full kitchen, lake-front patio or deck, 2-night minimum.
from $335 a night
Deluxe Lodge Units
Sleeps 3 to 4. Fridge and microwave, deck and fire ring, steps from the bait shop.
from $156 a night
Camping and RV sites
Large wooded sites, 50 by 70 feet, with water, 30-amp power, a fire ring and a picnic table. Heated shower house, laundromat, dump station and firewood on site. Open year-round.
from $55 a night
Ready to fish Devils Lake?
Tell us your dates, your group and how you want to fish, and we'll set it up. Guides and boats book by phone; lodging books online.
Good to know
Fishing questions
Still wondering about something? Call the front desk at (701) 662-5996.
All questions and policiesDo I need a guide?
No. You can fish on your own from a rental fish house, your own boat or a rental boat, and our staff are glad to share local advice. A guide brings the boat or SnoBear, the gear and the bait, and moves you to the fish. Beginners are welcome on Perch Patrol trips.
Can I get a big fish weighed for the Whopper Club?
Yes. Woodland Resort is an official North Dakota Game and Fish Whopper Club weigh station. Bring your fish to the bait shop and we will weigh it on our certified scale and sign your application. Mail it to Game and Fish within 90 days of the catch. Minimums and forms for the Whopper Club and the Catch and Release Club are on the Game and Fish clubs page.
Where can I clean and freeze my fish?
The heated four-season fish cleaning station has stainless steel counters, several sinks, a hose, a pressure washer, freezers and a waste dump station. It is open to guests all year.
Will Proz cook the fish I catch?
Yes. Proz Lakeside Restaurant offers catch and cook, so your walleye or perch can be dinner.
Is the boat ramp free?
Yes. The two-lane concrete ramp is free for guests; the public pays an access fee. Day and overnight dock slips are $20 a night, first come, first served.
Can I get fuel on site?
Yes. The fuel pump has land and lake access, with premium fuel that is ethanol-free in the summer months.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes, every angler needs a North Dakota fishing license. Buy one online from North Dakota Game and Fish (gf.nd.gov). If you couldn't buy one ahead of time, the bait shop staff can help.
Can I rent a boat if I'm not staying at Woodland?
Yes. Boats and pontoons rent to anyone with a valid driver's license. Call (701) 662-5996 to reserve.