Devils Lake

Devils Lake fishing

Fishing at Devils Lake has Tiger Muskie and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

June 16, 2026

Plants on record

19

Since 1980

Species recorded

2

Surface acres

1,312.1

Access and facts

Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

A DNR-listed public boating access site with 4 launch lanes and 2 piers serves the lake. Administered by Hayes State Park; a Recreation Passport is required. 1 toilet on site.

Sources: access , shore_notes , facilities , access.fee , photos

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How Devils Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of June. In 2026 it was June 16, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 32 years between 1980 and 2026.

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

Fish at Devils Lake

Fishing Devils Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 13 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie.

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 13 plants
Plants
13 of 19
Last stocked
June 16, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Tiger Muskie 6 plants
Plants
6 of 19
Last stocked
September 24, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,7001980
  • 5,2001982
  • 3,7801984
  • 2,7001986
  • 2,4001988
  • 2,7001990
  • 112,8992004
  • 145,1272011
  • 102,5902013
  • 30,0022014
  • 133,7872015
  • 132,3092018
  • 52,2292022
  • 70,2382024
  • 83,9092026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 19 plants Showing 19 plants

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 16, 2026 Walleye 46,308 – report
June 16, 2026 Walleye 37,601 – report
June 12, 2024 Walleye 70,238 – report
June 14, 2022 Walleye 52,229 – report
June 26, 2018 Walleye 25,134 – report
June 5, 2018 Walleye 80,535 – report
June 5, 2018 Walleye 26,640 – report
June 16, 2015 Walleye 133,787 – report
June 25, 2014 Walleye 30,002 – report
June 27, 2013 Walleye 5,946 – report
June 18, 2013 Walleye 96,644 – report
June 21, 2011 Walleye 145,127 – report
May 26, 2004 Walleye 112,899 – report
September 24, 1990 Tiger Muskie 2,700 – report
September 30, 1988 Tiger Muskie 2,400 – report
October 13, 1986 Tiger Muskie 2,700 – report
August 27, 1984 Tiger Muskie 3,780 – report
August 5, 1982 Tiger Muskie 5,200 – report
August 13, 1980 Tiger Muskie 2,700 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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