Devils Lake, Burnett County Fishing
A 975-acre Wisconsin lake in Burnett County, down to 24 feet.
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About Devils Lake, Burnett County
Count on 975 acres of lake water at Devils Lake, Burnett County, which sits in Burnett County. Its deepest sounding is 24 feet, with a mean of 14 feet. The closest town on the Census list is Webster, roughly 2 miles off. WDNR places it in its Northern Region. WDNR calls it a complex warm clear lake by class.
The ceded territory boundary takes it in. Anglers can look for walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish, per the WDNR. 1 public boat landing serve the lake. Landsat estimates give about 13.3 feet of clarity (2017).
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The Devils Lake, Burnett County fish groups below carry their WDNR abundance rating.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Walleye | Abundant |
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Panfish | Present |
What the lake class means for Devils Lake, Burnett County
“Complex warm clear lakes often support great action fisheries for warmwater species like bluegill and largemouth bass.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Public ramps at Devils Lake, Burnett County
- Devils Lake Beach Boat Ramp1 lane, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Burnett County Forest & Parks
More boat ramps around Devils Lake, Burnett County
- Yellow River Access near WebsterYellow River, 2 miles southwest
- Conners Lake AccessConners Lake, 2 miles east
- Jeffries LandingYellow Lake, 2 miles west
- Johnson Lake Access near Webster (WDNR 1281)Johnson Lake, 3 miles northeast
- North Lake Access near WebsterNorth Lake, 3 miles east
- Yellow Lake AccessYellow Lake, 3 miles northwest
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
The water in Devils Lake, Burnett County
The WDNR describes the bottom of Devils Lake, Burnett County as 60% sand, 40% gravel, 0% rock, 0% muck.
In WDNR terms Devils Lake, Burnett County is a seepage lake (no inlet or outlet stream; fed by groundwater and rain).
Confirmed invasive species at Devils Lake, Burnett County include chinese mystery snail and yellow iris. Inspect trailers before moving to another lake.
Boaters on Devils Lake, Burnett County follow ordinances on swimming area.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
WDNR rules posted for Devils Lake, Burnett County
This table repeats the WDNR rule set filed under Devils Lake, Burnett County.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
A blanket rule for Devils Lake, Burnett County: Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
The guide adds for Burnett County: Burnett County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). A portion of Burnett County is in the Northern Bass Zone (see base regulations on page 12). Countywide: With the exceptions below, there is no minimum length limit on largemouth and smallmouth bass in all waters of Burnett County (including all lakes and flowages that are border waters between Burnett and Polk counties
By map position Devils Lake, Burnett County sits north of the Hwy 10 pike line and in the Northern or Southern Bass Zone (the county is split; see the guide map).
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
What the DNR has stocked in Devils Lake, Burnett County
The WDNR stocking summary shows 5 releases in Devils Lake, Burnett County from 2023 to 2025, 97,657 fish in all.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.91 in | 37,077 |
| 2024 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.3 in | 26,590 |
| 2024 | Yellow perch | adult (broodstock-age-2yr) | 4 in | 9,900 |
| 2024 | Yellow perch | adult (broodstock-age-4yr) | 6 in | 2,100 |
| 2023 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.84 in | 21,990 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Measuring Devils Lake, Burnett County against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake, Burnett County | 975 | 24 | 1 | complex warm clear | |
| Mud Lake near Webster, Burnett County | 1 mile northeast | 167 | 3 | 0 | simple harsh has fishery |
| Conners Lake | 2 miles east | 115 | 16 | 1 | simple warm clear |
| Echo Lake, Burnett County | 2 miles northwest | 22 | 9 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Little Bass Lake near Webster, Burnett County | 2 miles north | 21 | 12 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Lone Star Lake | 2 miles northwest | 21 | 40 | 0 | simple warm dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Next to Devils Lake, Burnett County
Nearby lakes to try after Devils Lake, Burnett County
- Mud Lake near Webster, Burnett County1 mile northeast
- Conners Lake2 miles east
- Echo Lake, Burnett County2 miles northwest
- Little Bass Lake near Webster, Burnett County2 miles north
- Lone Star Lake2 miles northwest
Bait counters near Devils Lake, Burnett County
- Wild Bills Sporting Goods & Spiritssporting goods store, Webster, 2 miles
- Big Mikes Outdoor Sportssporting goods store, Siren, 6 miles
- Rockcrusher Outdoors Incsporting goods store, Siren, 7 miles
- Joel's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Siren, 9 miles
- A&H Country Marketbait and tackle shop, Spooner, 11 miles
- Backwoods Beer & Baitbait and tackle shop, Siren, 13 miles
Overnight towns handy to Devils Lake, Burnett County
- Webster2 miles
- Danbury7 miles
- Siren9 miles
Which counties Devils Lake, Burnett County touches
- Burnett Countyseat: Siren
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Photographs from waters near Devils Lake, Burnett County
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Devils Lake, Burnett County, answered in a line or two
What part of Wisconsin holds Devils Lake, Burnett County?
You will find it in Burnett County, WDNR Northern Region, about 2 miles from Webster.
What size is Devils Lake, Burnett County on the WDNR record?
975 acres and 24 feet at the deepest.
Where is the ramp on Devils Lake, Burnett County?
1 mapped landing, including Devils Lake Beach Boat Ramp.
Which fish live in Devils Lake, Burnett County?
The DNR list shows walleye (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and panfish (present).
What daily bag limits does the WDNR post for Devils Lake, Burnett County?
WDNR lists Walleye, sauger and hybrids as The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
Do I need a Wisconsin license for Devils Lake, Burnett County?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
What kind of lake is Devils Lake, Burnett County?
Satellite clarity about 13.3 feet (2017). Bottom: 60% sand, 40% gravel, 0% rock, 0% muck. WDNR class: complex warm clear. Type: seepage.
Who sells bait near Devils Lake, Burnett County?
Wild Bills Sporting Goods & Spirits, about 2 miles away.
How many fish were stocked in Devils Lake, Burnett County?
Most recently 2025, with 37,077 walleye.
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