Devils Lake North Dakota

HANGEYE · Oct 24, 2015

Looking at going towards the end of March. There will be 3 of us. Hoping for a fishing trip to remember (Perch and Walleye). Any body been there, or have any thoughts or recommendations? I checked out Woodland Resort and found mixed reviews. We would need a place to stay, fish cleaning facilities (if we catch anything) and food and DRINK. We have been saving for 2 years for this trip, so price isn't a big deal so long as we get a bang for our buck. We will be driving from Wisconsin in a 4 wheel drive truck. We have tire chains, shovels and winches. We also have our own shelters, augers and all necessary gear but would want a Guide Service. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.

Keystone · Oct 25, 2015

The Sleep Inn is a Devils Lake is an awesome place to stay. Nice fish cleaning house. Great breakfast.
Contact Zippy Dahl at "The Perch Patrol". He has a package deal with Sleep Inn (as well as Woodlands). I've stayed at Woodlands in the past. Not anymore. Far better value staying at the Sleep Inn.

https://www.perchpatrol.com/

Jim · Oct 30, 2015

1800 mile drive for me

HANGEYE · Oct 30, 2015

Keystone, thanks for the info. I looked at the reviews for Woodlands and they don't sound good. I will look into Sleep Inn and then contact Zippy. We were kind of thinking about getting the Guide for one day and then wing it on our own. Don't know if this is a good idea or not. We have all the gear to go it alone, just need some info on a starting point (that is where the Guide comes in). Think this would be a good idea?

Keystone · Oct 31, 2015

You can certainly do that HANGEYE . I don't. That system is huge and it can be bear at times to find your way around the ice due to the whiteout conditions. Zippy and Company stay on the fish all season long. Fish might be in spot X today, but not tomorrow. Went through that two years ago with them. The Perch Patrol has scouts out looking for the schools. They will move you as many times as need be.