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Devils Lake is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in North Dakota. Its recorded surface area is approximately 160,000 acres. Nearby alternatives include Devils Lake and Stump Lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, 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, 2:17 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 79/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 52°F from a representative gauge 31.9 mi away. Provisional data. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a |
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| Temp (°F) | 50° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 50° | 53° | 57° | 60° | 63° | 65° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 62° | 62° | 62° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM CDT | 50°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 0% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 50°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 0% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 49°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 48°F | 14 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 0% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 48°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 0% | 66% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 48°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 1% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 48°F | 17 mph SSE (158°) | 24 mph | 1% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 50°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 27 mph | 1% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 53°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 1% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 57°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 30 mph | 1% | 18% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 60°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 31 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 63°F | 22 mph SSE (158°) | 31 mph | 1% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 65°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 31 mph | 1% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 66°F | 21 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 1% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 68°F | 22 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 0% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 69°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 30 mph | 0% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 68°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 30 mph | 0% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 66°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 64°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 64°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 64°F | 22 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 62°F | 21 mph SSE (158°) | 29 mph | 0% | 51% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 62°F | 20 mph SSE (158°) | 28 mph | 0% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 62°F | 18 mph SSE (158°) | 27 mph | 0% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 60°F | 17 mph SSE (158°) | 24 mph | 0% | 58% | Mostly 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) | 47° | 70° | 57° | 72° | 49° | 52° | 42° | 46° | 40° | 52° | 43° | 56° | 45° | 53° |
| Wind | SE 10 to 14 mph | SSE 15 to 22 mph | SSE 14 to 22 mph | SSW 8 to 15 mph | NNW 9 to 25 mph | N 21 to 28 mph | N 24 mph | NNE 14 to 24 mph | N 9 to 13 mph | WNW 9 mph | SSE 6 to 10 mph | SE 12 to 15 mph | NE 14 to 21 mph | NNW 22 to 25 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 31 mph | 30 mph | 17 mph | 28 mph | 31 mph | 30 mph | 27 mph | 21 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 25 mph | 24 mph | 38 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 0% | 4% | 3% | 48% | 48% | 53% | 53% | 6% | 15% | 45% | 63% | 63% |
| Forecast |
SHEYENNE R BL DEVILS LK STATE OUTLET NR BREMEN, ND · Oct 8, 12:00 PM UTC
Good for fishing (87/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. Gusts to 10 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.
Excellent for sailing (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the W is workable but not ideal. Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. Gusts to 10 mph. Water temperature is 52°F (combined air+water: 97°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 52°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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.
Devils Lake is an established freshwater lake in ND that delivers excellent freshwater boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The waterbody's bathymetry and shoreline vegetation provide productive habitat for gamefish year-round. Public recreation areas and boat launch facilities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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, Walleye, White Bass, 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, 2:17 AM CDT