Walleye Stocked · 17 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Devils Lake fishing
Devils Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 26
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.6 in
- Surface acres
- 968.2
Fish at Devils Lake
Walleye Stocked · 17 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideDevils Lake in Burnett County offers fishing for Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. The Devils Lake Beach Boat Ramp provides access to the lake. This ramp has all vehicle-trailer parking, and its launch is poured concrete to sand. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Devils Lake is stocked
About 370 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
5,500
Fish stocked in 2011
23,694
Fish stocked in 2012
3,000
Fish stocked in 2013
17,163
Fish stocked in 2014
9,749
Fish stocked in 2015
15,271
Fish stocked in 2016
15,742
Fish stocked in 2017
46,998
Fish stocked in 2018
9,746
Fish stocked in 2019
39,215
Fish stocked in 2020
15,748
Fish stocked in 2021
40,885
Fish stocked in 2022
17,933
Fish stocked in 2023
21,990
Fish stocked in 2024
38,590
Fish stocked in 2025
37,077
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 37,077 | 1.91 in | report |
| 2024 | Yellow Perch | 9,900 | 4 in | report |
| 2024 | Yellow Perch | 2,100 | 6 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 26,590 | 1.3 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 21,990 | 1.84 in | report |
| 2022 | Yellow Perch | 2,200 | 4 in | report |
| 2022 | Yellow Perch | 6,000 | 6 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 9,733 | 7 in | report |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 6,400 | 6 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 34,485 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 9,748 | 7 in | report |
| 2020 | Yellow Perch | 6,000 | 5 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 39,215 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 9,746 | 6.27 in | report |
| 2017 | Yellow Perch | 7,000 | 6 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 39,998 | 2.3 in | report |
| 2016 | Yellow Perch | 6,000 | 6 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 9,742 | 7.63 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 15,271 | 1.8 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 9,749 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 17,163 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 3,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 4,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 19,694 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2010 | Yellow Perch | 1,500 | 5 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 4,000 | 7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Oakland, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Devils Lake Landing, a Burnett County park at 6571 Devils Lake Rd on the northeast shore about 4 miles NE of Webster: concrete ramp with boarding dock, vault toilet and lighting, and a large all vehicle-trailer lot. County and DNR listings disagree on dock ADA access.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Devils Lake
Anglers should be aware of invasive species such as Chinese Mystery Snail and Yellow Iris present in Devils Lake. Additionally, the approach and slope to the boarding dock at the Devils Lake Beach Boat Ramp are not ADA accessible. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Devils Lake?
Fishing Devils Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 17 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Yellow Perch. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 4.2 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2024, averaging 5.3 in. Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Devils Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. About 370 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Devils Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.6 in. Walleye average 4.2 in. Yellow Perch average 5.3 in.
How do you get on Devils Lake?
The nearest town is Oakland, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Devils Lake Landing, a Burnett County park at 6571 Devils Lake Rd on the northeast shore about 4 miles NE of Webster: concrete ramp with boarding dock, vault toilet and lighting, and a large all vehicle-trailer lot. County and DNR listings disagree on dock ADA access.