Fishing at
Diamond Lake Pend Oreille County


Diamond Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Pend Oreille County, Washington. At an elevation of 2343 ft. and 754.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including brown trout, yellow perch, black crappie, green sunfish, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Diamond Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 754.4 acres
Elevation: 2343 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Diamond Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Diamond Lake Stocking Reports

Diamond Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 2.5 lbs. In the past, Diamond Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 1.99 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
March 19, 2024 250 Rainbow @ 2.5lbs
September 29, 2023 1804 Rainbow @ 1.08lbs
April 11, 2023 250 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
April 6, 2022 300 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
March 24, 2021 350 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
April 17, 2020 300 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
April 7, 2017 300 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
April 5, 2016 615 Rainbow @ 1.75lbs
March 22, 2016 250 Rainbow @ 2.13lbs


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Diamond Lake Map

Diamond Lake Fish Species

Diamond Lake provides good opportunities for brown trout, yellow perch, black crappie, green sunfish, rainbow trout, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Brown trout
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Green sunfish
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Diamond Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Diamond Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Diamond Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.


Diamond Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Diamond Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and power eggs for rainbow trout. Trolling and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Diamond Lake to catch rainbow trout.



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Diamond Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Diamond Lake, including Sacheen Lake, Marshall Lake, Eloika Lake, Bead Lake and Waitts Lake.

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Pend Oreille County
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310.3 acres
elevation: 2238 ft.

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Stocking:
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October 31, 2022 - Eastern Brook Trout - 215 @ 1.15lbs

For November:
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Pend Oreille County
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Marshall Lake

Stocking:
April 11, 2022 - Cutthroat - 2000 @ 0.33lbs
April 24, 2020 - Cutthroat - 2120 @ 0.37lbs

For November:
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Spokane County
10.9 mi. away
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Popular

Eloika Lake

Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
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Pend Oreille County
12.4 mi. away
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Bead Lake

Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
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Stevens County
27.4 mi. away
469.7 acres
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Somewhat Popular

Waitts Lake

Stocking:
March 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 200 @ 2.5lbs
November 17, 2023 - Brown Trout - 700 @ 2lbs

For November:
Brown trout Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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