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Fishing Guides · Devils Lake, ND

Fishing Guides in Devils Lake

12 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 12 fishing guides listings in Devils Lake, ND, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is Bry's Guide Service (4.7★, 82 Google reviews).

Typical pricing

Typical US pricing: guided fishing trips commonly run about $300-600 per day depending on the water, species and whether the trip is wade or boat-based, usually for one or two anglers. Gear is often included - confirm current pricing, what is provided and availability with the guide.

See our full guide to fishing in Devils Lake for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing guides listings in Devils Lake

  1. 1
    Bry's Guide Service
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    Bry's Guide Service

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 4.7★ (82).

    ★ 4.7 · 82View →
  2. 2
    Perch Patrol Guide Service
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    Perch Patrol Guide Service

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 4.5★ (28).

    ★ 4.5 · 28View →
  3. 3
    Stringers Outfitters
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    Stringers Outfitters

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 5★ (18).

    ★ 5 · 18View →
  4. 4
    Rush Valley Guide Service and Lodging
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    Rush Valley Guide Service and Lodging

    Devils Lake

    Lodge in Devils Lake, ND · 4.9★ (10).

    ★ 4.9 · 10View →
  5. 5
    Big John's Guide Service
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    Big John's Guide Service

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 5★ (10).

    ★ 5 · 10View →
  6. 6
    Varilek's Guide Service
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    Varilek's Guide Service

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 5★ (4).

    ★ 5 · 4View →
  7. 7
    Johnnie Candle Professional Angler
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    Johnnie Candle Professional Angler

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 5★ (4).

    ★ 5 · 4View →
  8. 8
    Chris's Guide Service
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    Chris's Guide Service

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 4.7★ (3).

    ★ 4.7 · 3View →
  9. 9
    Bonham's Guide Service
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    Bonham's Guide Service

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 5★ (2).

    ★ 5 · 2View →
  10. 10
    Fish on guide service and lodging
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    Fish on guide service and lodging

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 5★ (2).

    ★ 5 · 2View →
  11. 11
    Nick’s Devils Lake guide service
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    Nick’s Devils Lake guide service

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 5★ (1).

    ★ 5 · 1View →
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    Rig It N Jig It Guide Service
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    Rig It N Jig It Guide Service

    Devils Lake

    Fishing charter in Devils Lake, ND · 5★ (1).

    ★ 5 · 1View →

FAQ

Fishing Guides in Devils Lake - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in Devils Lake? +
Lure Compass lists 12 listings for fishing guides in Devils Lake, ND.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in Devils Lake? +
By Google review volume, Bry's Guide Service is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in Devils Lake (4.7★, 82 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
How much does a fishing guide cost in Devils Lake? +
Most Devils Lake guides charge about $350-$600. A half day sits lower, while a full open-water day or a heated ice-house trip runs higher. Rates are generally per boat for a small group, so confirm the price and party size with the operator.
Why is Devils Lake so good for fishing? +
Decades of rising water flooded roads, trees and farmland, creating endless structure that holds walleye, jumbo perch, pike and white bass across a huge, fertile basin.
Is Devils Lake good for ice fishing? +
It is one of the premier ice-fishing destinations in North America. From December through March, anglers chase jumbo yellow perch and walleye from portable shelters and wheelhouses.
What size perch does Devils Lake produce? +
Devils Lake is famous for jumbo yellow perch, with fish in the 10-to-14-inch class showing up regularly in good years, both in open water and through the ice.

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