Places to go - Fish to catch!!

[Scenic]

I am looking to make a trip to Devils Lake this winter to chase some jumbo perch and maybe an eye or two. I can use some help here on places to fish, places to stay and any other good info I can find. It would be nice if I could find a place that provided plowed roads and/or sleeper houses. Houses are an optional thing but it would just be a bonus.

All help is appreciated.

Jeff
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[iffwalleyes]

This is a good place to start Jeff. They have lost of good info. It is the best place to get bait up there. They are always good the help out with where to go. Plus I see they have a Link to FM on there web page can't beat that.

http://www.edsbaitshop.com/

Here is a popular resort up there as well

Woodland Resort

Good luck.

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IFFWalleyes
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[This message has been edited by Rick (edited 10-06-2004).]

[Scenic]

Thanks IFFWalleyes. I have had some contact with Ed's Bait in the past. I am hoping we can keep this forum current with some good info as well. I know that North Dakota has a lot to offer the outdoors people that some do not even realize is there.

Jeff
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[hanson]

Jeff-

My opinion, ND is outdoorsmen's paradise. I just live too far away to enjoy it as much as I should. Deer hunting (both Mulies & Whitetails), Duck hunting, Goose hunting, Big Horn Sheep (if you are lucky enough for a tag), Pheasant, and the fishing opportunities are endless. Awesome catfishing if you look at the Red River to the east.

Anyway, I've got a group of guys that plan on making possibly 2 trips out to Devils Lake this winter. One early & one late. We just stayed at a hotel in Devils Lake and went out on our own for fish last year. There is a trail association (or something like that) that maintains a network of plowed roads on the lake. I know the Black Tiger Bay area is usually pretty decent for perch. We did alright, but the weather was incredibly unruly. I know last winter Devils Lake had a problem with too much snow. It was too deep for vehicle traffic and they couldn't keep the roads plowed. This time we'll be towing snowmobiles out there to stay a little more mobile.

It would be nice to see a little more activity in this forum.

[Scenic]

Hanson,

I agree. There are just a ton of hunting and fishing opportunities out there. I have not had, or taken, the chance to do much fishing out there but I have had to pleasure of hunting geese and pheasants a couple times. What a blast that was. I know I probably seen more geese that weekend then any other place or time. I think one of the things that really surprised me was the welcome we got while we were there. The people that we encountered there were just great.

Jeff
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[Jeff Dosch]

Glad to see there is starting to be more interest on the North Dakota page. Waterfowl hunting is in full swing and before we know it there will be a sheet of ice on the lake. I cant wait! This year hopefully we dont get as much snow. As it gets closer to ice fishing I will be posting weekly reports to keep everybody updated on the current bite and trail conditions. Besides running a guide service we do also offer lodging. We currently have two houses that both sleep up to 6 people and are very affordable. If you plan on coming up this winter give us a call or drop me an e-mail and hopefully we can help you out. Think Ice!!!

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Dosch Guide Service
DoschGuides.com
Phone: 701-662-4659
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Devils Lake ND

[Scenic]

A weekly fishing report for that area would be great. I also am glad to see some activity on this board.. I look forward to reading your reports.

Jeff
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