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Devil Track Lake

Devil Track Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Cook County.

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Fish species in Devil Track Lake

Devil Track Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Devil Track Lake covers about 1,868 acres, reaches a recorded 50 feet and holds about 42,616 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Devil Track Lake Affect Fishing

Devil Track Lake is too large to fish all at once, so pick one group of coves and points and stay there long enough to learn what the fish are using.

Fish and Baits at Devil Track Lake

Fish reported from Devil Track Lake include central mudminnow, green sunfish, lake whitefish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, slimy sculpin, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Devil Track, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Devil Track, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Devil Track, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Devil Track, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Lake Whitefish

For other cold-water fish at Devil Track, keep a small jig or natural bait near clean bottom for lake whitefish.

How the Seasons Change Devil Track Lake

Spring at Devil Track is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Devil Track can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Devil Track Lake

On a first trip to Devil Track, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

Useful Tackle for Devil Track Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Devil Track, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Devil Track Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,868-acre Devil Track Lake?

At Devil Track, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 50-foot deep end of Devil Track Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Devil Track is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 42,616 acre-foot storage figure mean at Devil Track Lake?

At Devil Track, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Central Mudminnow — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Green Sunfish — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Lake Whitefish — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Slimy Sculpin — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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