Devils Lake fishing

Devils Lake fishing is stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Black crappie, Yellow perch, Northern pike, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black crappie, and Rock bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Yellow perch, and Northern pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass.

Devils Lake
Photo: Notorious4life, CC0
Last stocked
June 16, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
19
Since 1980
Species stocked
2 (+7 also recorded)
Surface acres
1,312.1

Fish at Devils Lake

2 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Around the dates Devils Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 69.5°F in June, 71.2°F in August, 65.5°F in September, 59.1°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Walleye Stocked · 13 plants · last June 16, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 16, 2026 · 13 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 6 plants · last September 24, 1990

Last stocked September 24, 1990 · 6 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Devils Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 673 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Lenawee County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

2,700

Fish stocked in 1982

5,200

Fish stocked in 1984

3,780

Fish stocked in 1986

2,700

Fish stocked in 1988

2,400

Fish stocked in 1990

2,700

Fish stocked in 2004

112,899

Fish stocked in 2011

145,127

Fish stocked in 2013

102,590

Fish stocked in 2014

30,002

Fish stocked in 2015

133,787

Fish stocked in 2018

132,309

Fish stocked in 2022

52,229

Fish stocked in 2024

70,238

Fish stocked in 2026

83,909

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 16, 2026Walleye46,308–report
June 16, 2026Walleye37,601–report
June 12, 2024Walleye70,238–report
June 14, 2022Walleye52,229–report
June 26, 2018Walleye25,134–report
June 5, 2018Walleye80,535–report
June 5, 2018Walleye26,640–report
June 16, 2015Walleye133,787–report
June 25, 2014Walleye30,002–report
June 27, 2013Walleye5,946–report
June 18, 2013Walleye96,644–report
June 21, 2011Walleye145,127–report
May 26, 2004Walleye112,899–report
September 24, 1990Tiger Muskie2,700–report
September 30, 1988Tiger Muskie2,400–report
October 13, 1986Tiger Muskie2,700–report
August 27, 1984Tiger Muskie3,780–report
August 5, 1982Tiger Muskie5,200–report
August 13, 1980Tiger Muskie2,700–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Manitou Beach, MI
Facilities
restrooms, dock

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Devils Lake

Photo of Devils Lake
Notorious4life, CC0

Nearest lakes

Deep Lake 4.5 mi last stocked April 29, 2025 Wamplers Lake 9.3 mi last stocked September 24, 1990 Bird Lake 16.2 mi last stocked April 29, 2025 Gilletts Lake 19.5 mi last stocked June 15, 2018 Swains Lake 21.8 mi last stocked March 31, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Devils Lake?

Fishing Devils Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 13 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked June 16, 2026. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 24, 1990. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Black crappie, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Devils Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 16, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. About 673 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Lenawee County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 32 years between 1980 and 2026.

How do you get on Devils Lake?

The nearest town is Manitou Beach, MI. Facilities include restrooms and dock.

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