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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamond Lake, MN
- How big is Diamond Lake?
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- What kind of fish can you catch in Diamond Lake?
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- 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 Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Golden Shiner, Northern Redbelly Dace and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Diamond Lake (DOW# 11-0396; Lake Class 29) is an 80-acre lake located near Hackensack, MN. There is a US Forest Service public access located on the west shore. Diamond Lake has a shoreline length of 1.86 miles and a maximum depth of 31 feet. Diamond Lake offers excellent Rainbow Trout fishing in a remote, wilderness like setting. The lake is totally within the Chippewa National Forest and the shoreline is undeveloped. Diamond Lake is one of four designated stream trout lakes in the Walker Fisheries Management Area. Other stream trout lakes in the Walker Management Area are Hazel, Perch, and Teepee.
Diamond Lake was first used as a stream trout lake in 1967. Rainbow Trout do not reproduce in this lake and the population is supported entirely by stocking to provide a unique angling opportunity. The average length of Rainbow Trout sampled in gill nets in 2014 was 10 inches and lengths ranged from 6 to 16 inches. Historically, Diamond has produced several fish larger than 15 inches, and the 2015 sample produced one of the highest observations to date. The lake was chemically treated in October of 2008 to remove competing fish species, specifically Black Crappie, presumed to have been illegally introduced by anglers. These fish eventually overpopulated and reduced the recreational value of the Rainbow Trout fishery which led to a costly reclamation process. Excellent Rainbow Trout fishing followed the 2008 reclamation and should continue in future years, provided stocking is maintained and other species are not again introduced by anglers. In the spring of 2015, 2,531 yearling Kamloops strain Rainbow Trout were stocked with 14,000 Arlee strain fingerlings stocked in the fall. Kamloops strain Rainbow Trout had an adipose fin clip for identification. In January 2015 Diamond Lake was opened to winter Trout fishing for the first time and provided increased opportunities for Trout anglers in the Walker area.
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Diamond Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
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For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Diamond Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Bluebill Lake | 0.5 mi | 45 | 6.5 ft |
| Hovde Lake | 1.1 mi | 133 | 26 ft |
| Long Lake | 1.1 mi | 59 | 43 ft |
| Cub Lake | 1.3 mi | 22 | 24 ft |
| Four-One-Eight Lake | 1.6 mi | 12 | 45 ft |
| Little Webb Lake | 1.8 mi | 226 | 37 ft |
| Teepee Lake | 2.2 mi | 21 | 31 ft |
| Big Hanson Lake | 2.4 mi | 18 | 95 ft |
| South Stocking Lake | 2.6 mi | 46 | 44 ft |
| Stony Lake | 2.8 mi | 563 | 50 ft |
