Lake Diane
Lake Diane is a reservoir in Hillsdale County, built in 1966 by damming a creek and flooding two small natural lakes. It is known for bluegill, crappie and largemouth bass, and most of the shore has homes.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common panfish in the 2001 survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Both black and white crappie were found
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Channel Catfish
Not stocked, but the population has grown on its own
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Diane DNR boat launchRampConcrete ramp with a dock, restrooms and parking for about 15 to 20 vehicles. Off Woodbridge Road, about 2 miles south of Camden Road.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 Lake Diane 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Diane ↗Local tips
- Fish above about 8 feet in summer. Oxygen is too low in deeper water.
- The lake has two basins, so check both for panfish.
- Launch early or late. Fast boats are banned from 6:30 p.m. to 10 a.m.
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.