Invasion of the Lake Flies!

Last week our trail report warned everyone that we were about to be invaded and the time is now! It’s Lake Fly madness at Devil’s Lake State Park! This is some video we took last evening (April 22) right before the storm came in.

Each spring the shoreline of Devil’s Lake is invaded for 3 to 4 weeks by great clouds of lake flies (Chironimidae), also known as a non-biting midge. No, they don’t bite, but the do get into your clothing, face & hair if you happen to be out walking along the lake. Driving along the South Shore Rd., with an open window, can soon have your car filling with flying midges. The annual life-cycle event is hard to predict, but coincides with early season warm weather each year, usually in April or early May.  Learn More.

Derrick Mayoleth

For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.