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Diamond Lake

πŸ“ Cass County, Michigan

Diamond Lake is a fishing water in Cass County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

37
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 2, 2026 Walleye, 154 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Diamond Lake (Cass County) looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as bluegill, largemouth bass and muskellunge), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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44/100
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 2, 2026
Last: Jun 2, 2026
🌘 Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
11 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Diamond Lake (Cass County) Today

Fall fish at Diamond Lake (Cass County) are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Diamond Lake (Cass County) is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for bluegill, largemouth bass and muskellunge.

Very Low estimated pressure today
Popular stocking lake

Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Diamond Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Diamond Lake

Combined bite activity across all 37 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
WarmouthNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
14 Stocking events
280,588 Fish stocked
5 Species
154d Since last stock
1097d Longest gap
Largemouth Bass 75
Walleye 218,685
Fathead Minnow 61,500
Yellow Perch 62
Bluegill 266
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πŸ“‹ Diamond Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 2, 2026 Walleye 46,637 1.4"
Jun 1, 2023 Walleye 59,686 1.1"
Nov 5, 2022 Fathead Minnow 1,500 1.5"
Nov 5, 2022 Bluegill 204 3.5"
Oct 30, 2021 Bluegill 62 5.0"
Oct 30, 2021 Fathead Minnow 60,000 2.0"
Oct 30, 2021 Yellow Perch 62 5.0"
May 26, 2021 Walleye 34,635 1.2"
May 25, 2021 Walleye 21,508 1.2"
Jun 5, 2019 Walleye 26,187 1.1"
Jun 4, 2019 Walleye 26,187 1.1"
Oct 16, 2018 Walleye 500 7.0"
Oct 12, 2017 Walleye 3,345 4.7"
May 2, 2017 Largemouth Bass 75 7.0"
Jun 2, 2016 Walleye 50,840 1.1"
Jun 3, 2014 Walleye 53,031 1.3"
May 23, 2012 Walleye 50,871 0.9"
Jun 7, 2011 Walleye 52,886 1.3"
Nov 1, 2007 Walleye 1,100 7.0"
Nov 3, 2004 Walleye 1,000 9.0"
Jun 5, 2002 Walleye 58,575 0.9"
Jun 8, 2000 Walleye 44,283 1.1"
May 26, 1999 Walleye 47,000 1.0"
May 24, 1999 Walleye 53,686 1.1"
Jun 11, 1997 Walleye 56,853 1.2"
Showing 25 of 49 stocking records, newest first

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 49 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Nov
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge Bluegill

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Diamond Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Diamond Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Cass County boat launches.

Diamond Lake Paved ramp Fee required 2 trailer lanes 60 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
269-673-4747
Record updated
April 2026
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