Devils

Pine County

Near Pine City

DOW: 58011800

Northern PikeGood · 53Largemouth BassGood · 50Yellow PerchAverage · 47

A 16-acre lake near Pine City in Pine County — best known for pike and bass. Last surveyed 1986.

Fish Species (10)

Northern Pike

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.11 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1986	4.50	-	2.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1986	0.25	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 24, 1972	3.50	-	1.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 24, 1972	0.50	-	1.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 47

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 11.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 24, 1972	11.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 24, 1972	2.83	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 39

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 12.3 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1986	12.25	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1986	1.00	-	0.01 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 24, 1972	1.50	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 30

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1986	0.50	-	0.01 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1986	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 24, 1972	10.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 14

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1986	0.25	-	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 24, 1972	8.17	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 24, 1972	1.50	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 24, 1972	7.50	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Common Carp

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.47 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.2–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1986	1.00	-	4.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 50

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 5.2 per trap net · typical 1–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 24, 1972	1.00	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 24, 1972	5.17	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 24, 1972	0.17	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 16, 1986Based on their respective local medians the present fish population status of Devil's Lake is as follows: The northern pike was slightly above the loc…

Based on their respective local medians the present fish population status of Devil's Lake is as follows: The northern pike was slightly above the local median at 4.50 fish per gillnet set. Length frequency ranged from 14.0 to 29.9 inches with a median length figure of 20.0 inches. Mean weight for all fish taken was 1.96 pounds. The northern pike sampled (10) showed average growth at I, V and VI annulus and slow growth at II, III and IV annuluses. The bluegill sunfish was low at 12.25 per set when compared to the local median figure of 25.67. Length ranged from 3.0 to 7.9 inches with a median figure of 5.0 to 5.4 inches. The black crappie and the pumpkinseed sunfish exhibited very low population figures at 1.00 and 0.25 respectively. The carp was slightly low at 1.00 per set. The largemouth bass and the yellow perch were absent in the gill and trapnet catches but young-of-the-year were taken in the shoreline seining to indicate their presence in the lake.

July 24, 1972The northern pike and yellow perch have slightly high populations but are of a small size. The black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed all have high…

The northern pike and yellow perch have slightly high populations but are of a small size. The black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed all have high numbers per set but are small on the average. There are a few good sized fish in all the panfish species. The yellow bullhead is almost double the state median in numbers per set while the brown and black bullheads are below their respective medians. The bowfin is slightly below in numbers per set but is of a good size. One largemouth bass was taken in the gillnets but natural reproduction was found while shoreline seining.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Devils?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Black Crappie in Devils. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Devils?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Devils. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Devils?

Devils has a maximum depth of 80 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Devils last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Devils is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.