An October six degrees cooler than normal followed by a November about 10 degrees warmer than average in 2009 has increased the angst of men and women dedicated to the sport of ice fishing for walleye, perch and northern pike in the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Although Devil’s Lake is by far the number one ice fishing destination in eastern North Dakota, some smaller and shallower lakes situated near Hwy 281, between Jamestown and Minnewaukan or the city of Devil’s Lake, attract local enthusiasts. This is especially true early in the season when freeze-up commences earlier in the shallower lakes and ponds.

Many Devil's Lake North Dakota Area Locals Favor Secret Fishing Holes

Psssst…An area smack dab in the middle of the stretch of highway 281 from Jamestown to Devil’s Lake has a number of bodies of water nearby that are teeming with panfish:

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