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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Diamond is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
SmallmouthCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
Northern pikePresent4.0How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5, of which only one smallmouth bass may be kept, and it must be over 18 inchesJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at off Pioneer RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,609 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2023 | 1,610 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2021 | 1,888 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2019 | 1,612 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2017 | 1,611 walleye large fingerling, 6.4" |
The DNR has 78 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill And Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 19")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Rainbow Smelt
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Diamond
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Catches & reportsLakes near Diamond
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal LakeBayfield | 1.1 | 111 | 29 ft |
| Lake KnottingBayfield | 1.6 | 80 | 13 ft |
| Jackson LakeBayfield | 1.7 | 142 | 13 ft |
| Porcupine LakeBayfield | 1.7 | 75 | 33 ft |
| Cranberry LakeBayfield | 2.4 | 58 | 20 ft |
| Trapper LakeBayfield | 2.5 | 84 | 31 ft |
| Bass LakeBayfield | 2.9 | 56 | 32 ft |
| Northeast LakeBayfield | 3 | 88 | 50 ft |
Diamond questions
How deep is Diamond Lake?
Diamond Lake is 83 feet at its deepest, and 33 feet deep on average. It covers 322 acres.
What fish are in Diamond Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Diamond Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at off Pioneer Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Diamond Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Diamond Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Diamond Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,609 walleye (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.