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Smallmouth bass

20 in · 4 lb 2 oz

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Smallmouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Rock bass

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Smallmouth bass

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15 in · 3 lb

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General info

Diamond Lake is a lake located in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Black crappie.

Location

46°02′41.5″N 89°42′52.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Diamond Lake, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Boulder Junction

5.7 miles away

Sayner

9.5 miles away

Lac du Flambeau

10.3 miles away

Woodruff

10.4 miles away

Minocqua

11.4 miles away

Lake Tomahawk

17.3 miles away

Mercer

18.1 miles away

Marenisco

22.7 miles away

Eagle River

23.5 miles away

Watersmeet

30.0 miles away

Three Lakes

31.0 miles away

Rhinelander

31.5 miles away

Ironwood

35.0 miles away

Park Falls

35.9 miles away

Lake Gogebic

36.7 miles away

Iron Belt

38.0 miles away

Tomahawk

39.4 miles away

Ewen

39.5 miles away

Phillips

40.9 miles away

Glidden

41.5 miles away

Prentice

44.5 miles away

Argonne

48.3 miles away

White Pine

48.5 miles away

Iron River

51.6 miles away

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FAQ about Diamond Lake fishing

📍 Where is Diamond Lake located?
Diamond Lake is a lake located in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°02′41.5″N 89°42′52.9″W
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🎣 Where on Diamond Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Diamond Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Diamond Lake?
The most common species in Diamond Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Diamond Lake fishing reports?
The latest Diamond Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Diamond Lake?

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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