Diamond Lake (Vilas County)
Diamond Lake is a deep seepage lake in Vilas County near Boulder Junction and Sayner. It has clear water and a public wayside off Highway 51.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Yellow Perch
DNR notes a stunted perch population.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Diamond Lake Boat RampRampConcrete plank ramp in a DOT wayside off Highway 51. Vault toilet. Room for 1 to 5 trailers.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Diamond Lake Boat RampPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Diamond Lake (Vilas County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Diamond Lake (Vilas County) ↗Local tips
- The water is clear. Use natural colors and lighter line.
- The lake drops to 40 feet, so fish the break lines.
- Rusty crayfish are present. Clean and drain your boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.