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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamond Lake, MN
- How big is Diamond Lake?
- How deep is Diamond Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Diamond Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Diamond Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Diamond Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Diamond Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Diamond Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Diamond Lake?
How big is Diamond Lake?
How deep is Diamond Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Diamond Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Diamond Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Diamond Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Diamond Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Diamond Lake is located about five miles south of Aitkin and is part of the Ripple River chain of lakes. While there is no public access on the lake, small watercraft can navigate upstream from Hanging Kettle Lake. Downstream navigation from Ripple Lake is limited to canoes and similar crafts during normal flow conditions, due to a water control structure located between the two lakes.
Anglers that venture to this small lake will find opportunities for bluegill, black crappie, and northern pike, with the possibility of catching a walleye. Black crappie are abundant and tend to be on the small side with few fish over 10", which is consistent with adjacent lakes. Bluegill abundance is typical of lakes with similar characteristics with some fish reaching quality size.
Northern pike are the primary predator species available to anglers. While the lake is small it has the ability to produce some big pike with fish up to 30 inches captured in our assessment. Larger pike play an important role in regulating survival and growth of various species. Fishing pressure is low due to the limited access, which helps to preserve the size structure of bluegill and northern pike populations. Anglers that fish the lake are encouraged to practice selective harvest to maintain the quality opportunities for these species.
What is the average air temp for Diamond Lake?
Are there any state parks near Diamond Lake?
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Crow Wing State Forest
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Father Hennepin State Park
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Diamond Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Hanging Kettle Lake | 0.7 mi | 317 | 35 ft |
| Little Turtle Lake | 1.1 mi | 11 | 46 ft |
| Ripple Lake | 1.1 mi | 629 | 39 ft |
| Spirit Lake | 1.7 mi | 524 | 49 ft |
| Bachelor Lake | 1.7 mi | 54 | 47 ft |
| Lone Lake | 2.4 mi | 433 | 60 ft |
| Hickory Lake | 2.6 mi | 212 | 32 ft |
| Raspberry Lake | 2.6 mi | 17 | 23 ft |
| Nord Lake | 2.7 mi | 418 | 29 ft |
| Hammal Lake | 2.7 mi | 376 | 44 ft |
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