Devils Lake, Lenawee County Fishing
A 1,313-acre Michigan lake in Lenawee County.
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A first look at Devils Lake, Lenawee County
Devils Lake, Lenawee County spreads across 1,313 acres in Lenawee County, by the EGLE inland lake layer. Under a mile separates Devils Lake, Lenawee County from Manitou Beach-Devils Lake. On the Lower Peninsula, it belongs to the Lake Erie Management Unit. Ecoregion Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains; basin Western Lake Erie.
Species found since 1970 include walleye. The shore holds 1 public launch. EGLE satellite clarity: about 8.6 feet (2023).
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MDNR sources behind the Devils Lake, Lenawee County list: Fish Atlas surveys since 1970, stocking events and access site lists.
Survey history for Devils Lake, Lenawee County
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 8 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Yellow perch | 7 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Rock bass | 6 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Pumpkinseed | 4 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Smallmouth bass | 4 | 1927 to 1950 |
| White sucker | 4 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Blacknose shiner | 3 | 1950 |
| Golden shiner | 3 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Longnose gar | 3 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Spottail shiner | 3 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Yellow bullhead | 3 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Blackchin shiner | 2 | 1927 to 1950 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 2 | 1927 to 1950 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Public launches on Devils Lake, Lenawee County
- Devils Lake Boat Access4 lanes, 65 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Hayes State Park
Launch sites a short tow from Devils Lake, Lenawee County
- Deep Lake Boat Access near OnstedDeep Lake, 4 miles northeast
- One Mile Lake Boat AccessOne Mile Lake, 4 miles north
- Grassy Lake Boat AccessGrassy Lake, 5 miles northeast
- Allens Lake Boat AccessAllen Lake, 7 miles northeast
- Sand Lake Boat AccessSand Lake, 9 miles northeast
- Wamplers Lake Boat AccessWamplers Lake, 10 miles northeast
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
How clear Devils Lake, Lenawee County runs
The Devils Lake, Lenawee County clarity bars are EGLE July to September satellite averages, shown in feet.
The 2023 chlorophyll a estimate is 5.86 micrograms per liter.
EGLE Michigan Inland Lakes Water Clarity layer (Landsat, July to September), checked October 2026. Depth is not published here: the layer depth fields are unreliable.
Harvest rules on Devils Lake, Lenawee County
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
These are the Lower Peninsula inland rows that cover Devils Lake, Lenawee County.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Recent fish plants in Devils Lake, Lenawee County
From 2024 to 2026 the table shows 3 plants and 154,147 fish for Devils Lake, Lenawee County, mainly walleye.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Walleye | Muskegon | 3 in | 46,308 |
| June 16, 2026 | Walleye | Muskegon | 3.1 in | 37,601 |
| June 12, 2024 | Walleye | Muskegon | 3.4 in | 70,238 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026. Michigan stocking.
Competitive fishing on Devils Lake, Lenawee County
The Devils Lake, Lenawee County event page lists registered dates, organizers and results.
Sizing up Devils Lake, Lenawee County against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake, Lenawee County | 1,313 | 1 | 8.6 | 1 | |
| Deep Lake, Lenawee County | 4 miles northeast | 70 | 1 | 11.6 | 0 |
| Grassy Lake, Lenawee County | 4 miles northeast | 42 | 1 | 2.8 | 0 |
| Onemile Lake | 4 miles north | 27 | 1 | 11.9 | 9 |
| Dewey Lake, Lenawee County | 5 miles northeast | 110 | 0 | 7.7 | 11 |
| White Lake, Lenawee County | 6 miles northeast | 16 | 0 | 18.6 | 1 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Close by Devils Lake, Lenawee County
Neighboring lakes to Devils Lake, Lenawee County
- Deep Lake, Lenawee County4 miles northeast
- Grassy Lake, Lenawee County4 miles northeast
- Onemile Lake4 miles north
- Dewey Lake, Lenawee County5 miles northeast
- White Lake, Lenawee County6 miles northeast
Live bait and lures near Devils Lake, Lenawee County
- Manitou Beach Marinamarina, Manitou Beach, 1 mile
- Devils Lake View Livingbait and tackle shop, Manitou Beach, 2 miles
- Docksidesupply.Commarina, Onsted, 8 miles
- Vineyard Lake Marina IImarina, Brooklyn, 8 miles
- Eagle Point Marina & Boat Clubmarina, Clarklake, 9 miles
- Steve's Marinamarina, Onsted, 9 miles
Overnight stops close to Devils Lake, Lenawee County
- Manitou Beach-Devils Lakeunder a mile
- Addison3 miles
- Onsted5 miles
Where Devils Lake, Lenawee County sits by county
- Lenawee Countyseat: Adrian
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Fish an angler meets at Devils Lake, Lenawee County
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Devils Lake, Lenawee County questions Michigan anglers ask
In which Michigan county is Devils Lake, Lenawee County?
Find it in Lenawee County, Lake Erie Management Unit, under a mile from Manitou Beach-Devils Lake.
How many acres does the EGLE layer credit to Devils Lake, Lenawee County?
About 1,313 acres.
How many public launches reach Devils Lake, Lenawee County?
1 public launch; Devils Lake Boat Access is the biggest.
Which fish has the MDNR found in Devils Lake, Lenawee County?
Records show walleye.
Which limits apply on Devils Lake, Lenawee County?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
What does a license cost to fish Devils Lake, Lenawee County?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
How deep does sunlight reach in Devils Lake, Lenawee County?
EGLE estimated 8.6 feet in 2023.
Which store on our Michigan list is closest to Devils Lake, Lenawee County?
Try Manitou Beach Marina, roughly 1 mile off.
Does the MDNR plant fish in Devils Lake, Lenawee County?
The latest MDNR plants on file (2026): 46,308 walleye and 37,601 walleye.
Haul the boat to Devils Lake, Lenawee County
Check the limits above, then choose a launch.