Graham Island State Recreation Area
North Dakota

Graham Island State Recreation Area

Available Activities
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Paddling

🎣 World-Class Walleye on Devils Lake — Grahams Island State Park on North Dakota’s Devils Lake, a premier walleye and perch fishery hosting major tournaments, four-lane boat ramp, on-site bait shop and fish cleaning station, premium to primitive camping, cabins, and a swim beach — Ramsey County near the town of Devils Lake

On Devils Lake — North Dakota’s largest natural body of water and one of the top walleye fisheries in the nationGrahams Island State Park in Ramsey County is a fishing destination first and everything-else second. The lake regularly hosts major walleye tournaments, and the park provides a four-lane boat ramp, an on-site bait shop, and a fish cleaning station — the complete angler’s base camp in the North Dakota prairie.

Fishing

SpeciesNotes
WalleyeWorld-class — major tournaments
Yellow PerchExcellent year-round
Northern PikeAbundant
White BassSpring/summer runs

Facilities

FeatureDetails
Boat Ramp4-lane with boat parking
Bait ShopOn-site
Fish CleaningStation available
CampingPremium (full hookup), modern, primitive
CabinsAvailable
Swim BeachSouth of primitive campground

Essential Visitor Information

DetailInformation
Location152 S Duncan Rd, Devils Lake, ND
Phone(701) 766-4015
Reservationsparkrec.nd.gov or 800-807-4723

Is Devils Lake good for walleye fishing?

Devils Lake is one of the top walleye fisheries in the nation. Grahams Island State Park provides direct access with a four-lane boat ramp, on-site bait shop, and fish cleaning station. The park also offers premium, modern, and primitive camping plus cabins. Major walleye tournaments are held here regularly.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

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