Rainbow Trout Stocked · 23 plants · last April 15, 2010 Best: dawn, dusk Devoe Lake fishing
Devoe Lake fishing: not stocked since June 12, 2018. It was stocked with Brown Trout, Walleye, and Rainbow Trout. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 12, 2018
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 33
- Since 1981
- Species recorded
- 3
- Surface acres
- 117.6
Fish at Devoe Lake
Around the dates Devoe Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 41.8°F in April, 55.1°F in May, 65.6°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 23 plants · last April 15, 2010 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last April 29, 1988 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last June 12, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk, night How Devoe Lake is stocked
About 2,562 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 7 lakes in Ogemaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1981
2,500
Fish stocked in 1982
2,500
Fish stocked in 1983
2,500
Fish stocked in 1984
2,500
Fish stocked in 1985
1,570
Fish stocked in 1986
1,770
Fish stocked in 1987
1,890
Fish stocked in 1988
2,500
Fish stocked in 1989
202,500
Fish stocked in 1990
4,999
Fish stocked in 1991
2,200
Fish stocked in 1992
6,000
Fish stocked in 1993
2,240
Fish stocked in 1994
3,149
Fish stocked in 1995
2,910
Fish stocked in 1996
2,755
Fish stocked in 1997
2,770
Fish stocked in 1998
2,450
Fish stocked in 1999
2,430
Fish stocked in 2000
2,500
Fish stocked in 2001
2,500
Fish stocked in 2002
2,700
Fish stocked in 2003
3,120
Fish stocked in 2004
3,250
Fish stocked in 2005
3,574
Fish stocked in 2006
2,599
Fish stocked in 2007
2,980
Fish stocked in 2008
2,499
Fish stocked in 2009
3,200
Fish stocked in 2010
3,100
Fish stocked in 2018
17,173
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2018 | Walleye | 17,173 | – | report |
| April 15, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 3,100 | – | report |
| April 15, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | – | report |
| May 7, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,499 | – | report |
| April 19, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,980 | – | report |
| April 14, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,599 | – | report |
| April 25, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 3,574 | – | report |
| April 8, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 3,250 | – | report |
| April 23, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | – | report |
| April 30, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | – | report |
| May 8, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| April 20, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 12, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | – | report |
| April 21, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,450 | – | report |
| April 24, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,770 | – | report |
| May 15, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,755 | – | report |
| April 24, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,910 | – | report |
| May 23, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 3,149 | – | report |
| April 28, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 2,240 | – | report |
| May 5, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | – | report |
| April 17, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | – | report |
| May 25, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,499 | – | report |
| May 1, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 8, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| April 28, 1989 | Walleye | 200,000 | – | report |
| April 29, 1988 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| April 28, 1987 | Brown Trout | 1,890 | – | report |
| April 29, 1986 | Brown Trout | 1,770 | – | report |
| May 17, 1985 | Brown Trout | 1,570 | – | report |
| May 11, 1984 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 26, 1983 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 4, 1982 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
| May 7, 1981 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Lupton, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
Inside Rifle River State Recreation Area. The DNR launch is a hard-surfaced ramp with 1 lane, a skid pier, parking for 10 vehicles with trailers, and a vault toilet. The 58-site Devoe Lake Rustic Campground sits on the shore and has its own swim beach.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
Nearest lakes
Public land at Devoe Lake
Devoe Lake is 0.5 miles outside the edge of Rifle River State Recreation Area.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Devoe Lake?
Fishing Devoe Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 23 of 33 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 15, 2010. Brown Trout was last stocked April 29, 1988. Walleye was last stocked June 12, 2018.
When is Devoe Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 12, 2018. About 2,562 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 7 lakes in Ogemaw County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 7 years between 1981 and 2018.
How do you get on Devoe Lake?
The nearest town is Lupton, MI. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. Inside Rifle River State Recreation Area. The DNR launch is a hard-surfaced ramp with 1 lane, a skid pier, parking for 10 vehicles with trailers, and a vault toilet. The 58-site Devoe Lake Rustic Campground sits on the shore and has its own swim beach.
Which lakes near Devoe Lake were stocked more recently?
Grousehaven Lake (0.7 mi), George Lake (2.5 mi), Sage Lake (5.3 mi), Au Sable Lake (5.4 mi), and Loon Lake (10 mi) were stocked more recently. Grousehaven Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, George Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Sage Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Au Sable Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Loon Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walleye.