Devils Lake North Dakota fishing, resort, walleye, perch, ice fishing

On the shores of beautiful Devil's Lake, North Dakota.

Located in beautiful Minnewaukan overlooking beautiful Devils Lake, Spirit Water Inn Resort offers a variety of accommodations for a season of life or just an evening.

If you haven't been to Devils Lake over the past few years, you won't believe what you see. This lake has doubled in size due to high runoff in recent years.

Fishing is outstanding year-round for a number of species including: Walleye, Jumbo Perch, Northern Pike, and White Bass. The lake itself is relatively shallow with an excellent forage base that produces large fish fast. The opportunity exists here to land the trophy of a lifetime. Northern Pike of 10 plus pounds, 8 pound Walleye, jumbo yellow Perch and knuckle busting White Bass of 3 pounds are not uncommon when fishing Devils Lake. It's hard to beat Devil's Lake North Dakota if you love to fish or hunt.

Devils Lake is North Dakota's largest natural lake. This 122,000 acre lake has over 375 miles of shore line, is more than 90% undeveloped, and is home to one of the densest hardwood forest in the state.

"Over the next few years, Devils Lake will again be the perch hot spot of North America. It's an ice fisherman's dream. It also has a great walleye and northern pike population, but it's the perch, big ones, that'll keep us coming back." -- Tony Dean.

Ice Fishing on Devil's Lake is becoming very popular. Many perch, walleye, and northern pike are caught each winter. Devils Lake is still yet to pull a 3 pound perch out of her waters but that is what brings a lot of people back each year. Some of the hot spots for Devils Lake in the winter time include Rocky Point, Cactus Point, Minnewaukan Flats, Highway 20, and Highway 57.

Housekeeping habitats, simple sleeping rooms, your own furnished farmhouse, rustic campground, or elegant bed and breakfast suites are yours for the asking.

HELBERG HOUSE including Mason's Quarters and Faith's Place. The centerpiece of SpiritWater Inn Resort is the historic Helberg House. Built by longtime Minnewaukan mayor and Farmers Merchant Bank president Victor Helberg in the final year of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's time with us.

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The tremendous expanse of Devils Lake extends from our doorstep. Many windows enjoy direct views of our ever-changing waters. No canvas embellished by man captures the remarkable beauty one can perceive in and around Spirit Water Inn Resort .

Our area of North Dakota at the intersection of US 281 and Highway 19 abounds with game, fish, plant and human life to peruse according to your taste. Be ye bird hunter or bird watcher, all are welcome here.

Bring your own gear to enjoy a walkabout or retain
one of our fully equipped local guides.

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Ice Fishing on Devil's Lake is becoming very popular. Many perch, walleye, and northern pike are caught each winter. Devils Lake is still yet to pull a 3 pound perch out of her waters but that is what brings a lot of people back each year. Some of the hot spots for Devils Lake in the winter time include Rocky Point, Cactus Point, Minnewaukan Flats, Highway 20, and Highway 57.

Devil's Lake Area Accommodations

All lodge cabin apartments have fully equipped kitchens including microwave, refrigerator/freezer, range with oven and all utensils, dishes, cookware, dining table and chairs. Cable TV, outside plug-ins and two outside doors. Linens, towels and maid service provided. Fish and game cleaning, processing and storage available. Guided adventures and meal plans can be arranged. Most beds and bedding are new this season, extra long, diplomatic hotel quality for your spacious comfort. Plenty of parking for your vehicles, boats, trailers and gear. Families and pets gladly welcome.

The centerpiece of Spirit Water Inn is the historic Helberg House. This Usonian original is constructed from the earth of which it is part. Local stone, Dakota strawmat insulated board and expansive double pane glass support the spreading cantilevered roof over a knotty pine ceiling. Maintained in original restoration by your hosts Stephen Jensen Chase and Lisa Wold, the Helberg House may also be available to clients of discernment. the family wing can be separated, creating a spacious two bedroom suite with private bath.

Mason's Quarters and Faith's Place are offered separately or together with either two twins or king sized bed configuration in each. A rock hearth, claristory windows and unique accessories adjoins the secluded garden area. Just past the lawn lies the lakeshore. Large picture windows avail our guests refreshing views of our recovering waters. Breakfast and other victuals can be arranged according to your needs. Access to the balance of the HELBERG HOUSE, including an extensive library, exercise room, unique sauna, music room and more can be arranged. We of Spirit Water Inn are pleased to offer you our facilities and hope that your stays with us are always, MORE THAN YOU EXPECT!

EAGLE'S NEST and BEAVER'S LODGE. King sized bed or two twins in master suite. Mission Indian futon bed in great room. Lots of room for couples to stretch out and relax. Lakeview picture window.

WALLEYE COULEE, PERCH SCHOOL and WHITE BASS. Each has two private bedrooms. Queen in one bedroom and double in the other. Two extra long twins and a sofabed in living room. Lakeview picture windows. Washer and dryer in each dwelling.

DAD'S HEADQUARTERS This cozy farmhouse was the turn of the century headquarters ofthe Shoreacres Dairy and now provides a contemplative retreat for one or two, a bunkhouse for eight, or a dining hall for sixteen. Can serve as meeting place for larger parties requiring multiple habitats. Beautifully restored antique sideboard, buffet, dining table and dresser. Some pieces were brought to this country from Scandinavia by sailing vessel in the nineteenth century. Modern amenities including washer and dryer in full basement.

WHITETAIL HIDEOUT Three full bedrooms plus large living room and full kitchen. Kingsize or two twins in master, two doubles or kingsize in second bedroom, double bed in back bedroom. Two more extra long twins and sofa in lakeview living room. The large dwelling can accommodate up to eight in separate beds. Washer and dryer included. Our big group bunkhouse.

NORTHERN PIKE Three bedrooms, one and one-half baths. Two extra long twins or kingsize bed in master. Double bed in hall room. Double in back bedroom. Extra large closets throughout. Sofa bed in lakeview living area. Living room is tastefully decorated with country antiques including oak secretary, immigrants chest, restored kerosene stove and oven, enamel ware and sideboard. Select images and mirrors on the walls. As large as WHITETAIL HIDEOUT but furnished more as a country cottage. Quiet and comfortable.

The RED COTTAGES have just recently been added to the Spirit Water Resort. Lovingly furnished with quality extra-long beds, all new kitchen supplies, wild game mounts on the wall, 29" televisions, comfortable futons and living room furniture. Featuring vaulted wood ceilings and large scenic picture windows, these cottages are 600 square feet of home away from home.