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Devils Lake is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in North Dakota. The water surface spans about 211,000 acres, making it a very large body of water. The deepest point reaches about 60 feet, and the surface sits near 1,450 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Yellow Perch, White Bass, Walleye, and Northern Pike. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Devils Lake, Dry Lake, and Morrison Lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Devils Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 12:59 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (91/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 85/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the southeast. Dawn hours (05:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 45° | 45° | 48° | 53° | 57° | 60° | 64° | 67° | 68° | 69° | 70° | 68° | 67° | 64° | 61° | 61° | 60° |
| Wind (kts) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 12 AM CDT | 46°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 0% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 AM CDT | 45°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 0% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 AM CDT | 45°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 0% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 45°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 0% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 45°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 45°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 44°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 45°F | 14 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 1% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 45°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 23 mph | 1% | 59% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 48°F | 16 mph SSE (158°) | 25 mph | 1% | 40% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 53°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 1% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 57°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 30 mph | 1% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 60°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 31 mph | 1% | 14% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 64°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 31 mph | 1% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 67°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 68°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 1% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 69°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 70°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 30 mph | 0% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 68°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 30 mph | 0% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 67°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 52% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 64°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 61°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 61°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 60°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 59°F | 16 mph SSE (158°) | 28 mph | 0% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 43° | 70° | 55° | 76° | 46° | 55° | 37° | 48° | 36° | 54° | 38° | 58° | 41° | 55° |
| Wind | SE 6 to 10 mph | SSE 12 to 21 mph | SSE 13 to 18 mph | SSW 12 mph | NNW 9 to 18 mph | N 21 mph | N 15 to 18 mph | NNE 13 to 16 mph | N 6 to 13 mph | WNW 8 mph | SSE 5 to 8 mph | SE 8 to 15 mph | NE 12 to 15 mph | NNW 16 to 25 mph |
| Gusts | 16 mph | 31 mph | 30 mph | 17 mph | 24 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 21 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph | 38 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 0% | 4% | 4% | 49% | 49% | 54% | 54% | 6% | 15% | 45% | 64% | 64% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of ND Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a core recreational asset in ND, Devils Lake draws water enthusiasts for angling, paddling, and watersports throughout the season. Its diverse shoreline features public parks, boat launches, and scenic day-use areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Please respect designated no-wake zones and wildlife preservation areas.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Dakota Game and Fish Department is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Yellow Perch, White Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Devils Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 12:59 AM CDT