Diamond Lake (Cass County)
Diamond Lake is about a mile southeast of Cassopolis in Cass County. It is a busy recreation lake known for bluegill, bass, perch and stocked walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the 1994 DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Stocked, and the DNR called the fishery good
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DNR public boat launchRampHandles up to 60 vehicles with trailers. A 2012 review noted a weekend launch charge.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Diamond Lake (Cass County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Leo's Bait ShopNearby150 S. Broadway St, Cassopolis, MIDirections ↗
Local tips
- About two thirds of the lake is under 20 feet deep, so work the shoals for bass and panfish.
- Summer boat traffic is heavy, so fish early or late.
- Walleye are stocked every other year, so try the deeper edges for them.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.