Modified Dec 24th, 2020 at 2:11 PM Never Ice Fished Devils Lake? These Tips will Make it Easy! Devils Lake welcomes fishermen year-round to the massive lake bordering the city with the same name. Fishing is open continuously. It’s especially inviting right now with “hot” ice fishing action. Every ice season attracts more and more rookie fishermen. Maybe the word should be fisher-people, because many of the newbies are families. Devils Lake is a great get-away, with fishing Number One on most agendas. For those considering Devils Lake, the following tips will make an ice trip even more enjoyable: 1. Bring the entire family. Or, make this an annual trip with your fishin’ buddies. After all, Devils Lake is relatively close to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. For those who traditionally cross the now-closed border to fish Canadian waters, chart a course to Devils Lake, North Dakota.