Shore and boat anglers are successful at catching post-spawn pike in shallow water, Hiltner said. Numerous 3-10 pound fish will be caught along with some very large fish. Walleye fishing usually picks up a couple weeks after the pike bite, Hiltner said. All size classes exist, with fish less than 18 inches the most abundant. Larger walleye can be caught from any of the bays, but anglers have been concentrating on the Minnewaukan Flats the past several years.
Anglers tend to have the best success with crank-baits or live bait.
Anglers who simply enjoy catching fish rely on white bass fishing, which usually peaks near the end of May and lasts into the summer. Devils Lake white bass grow relatively large, with fish commonly exceeding three pounds. Sometimes spawning bass schools can be located on calm days by watching for activity in shallow water. Bass can be caught with the frequency of a panfish, Hiltner said, and will provide a challenge once hooked. Small artificial lures or live minnows are effective presentations for catching this aggressive species.