Diamond Lake Fishing
A 3,038-acre Oregon lake in Douglas County.
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Getting your bearings on Diamond Lake
Summed by GNIS name, the outline pieces of Diamond Lake come to around 3,038 acres in Douglas County. Its boat access is managed by Diamond Lake Ranger District and Private. The nearest Census place is Oakridge, about 43 miles off.
Boaters can pick from 7 open launch sites on the OSMB map. The 2026 booklet prints 1 water-specific rule for it. It sits in the Southwest Zone tables.
BLM Oregon hydrography lake outlines (NHD), summed by GNIS name (layer), read November 2, 2026.; launch managers from the Oregon State Marine Board launch layer; Census 2023 places.
Fish to chase at Diamond Lake
ODFW maps these fish as using Diamond Lake; a mapped species is habitat use, not a catch report.
Habitat records behind Diamond Lake
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Rainbow trout | resident multiple uses | native local | DocObsFish |
| Tui chub | resident multiple uses | native non local | UndocObsFish |
ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
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- Diamond Lake Campground – C Loop boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Diamond Lake Ranger District
- Diamond Lake Campground – M Loop boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Diamond Lake Ranger District
- Diamond Lake Resort Marinahand carry launch; parking, restrooms, short-term tie-up, fuel, marina; Private
- North End Boat Ramp on Diamond Lake2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Diamond Lake Ranger District
- South Shore Boating Site boat ramp on Diamond Lake2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Diamond Lake Ranger District
- South Shore Tie-Up Dock on Diamond Lakefloating kayak dock; parking, restrooms, short-term tie-up, marina, non-motorized boats only; Diamond Lake Ranger District
- Thielsen View boat ramp on Diamond Lake1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Diamond Lake Ranger District
More launches close to Diamond Lake
- Lake Lucile launchLake Lucile, 10 miles northeast
- Maidu Lake launchMaidu Lake, 10 miles northeast
- Lemolo Lake Resort boat rampLemolo Lake, 11 miles north
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Water level at Diamond Lake
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Lake Near Diamond Lake, Or | 5,183.65 ft lake elevation | Nov 5 3:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026 4:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
This panel for Diamond Lake updates from the USGS gauge.
Bag limits that apply at Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake appears in the Southwest Zone section of the 2026 booklet.
| Species | Daily limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays); 2 per day, 3 daily catch limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open May 22 – Oct 31 unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually. | Closed unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons. |
| Bass | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. Streams: No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons. |
| Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Stri. | No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons. |
| Smelt | Unless specifically authorized under emergency rules, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take Eulachon smelt in inland waters, including bays, rivers, estuaries, and streams. | Unless specifically authorized under emergency rules, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take Eulachon smelt in inland waters, including bays, rivers, estuari. |
| Marine Fish and Marine Shellfish | See Marine Zone. | See Marine Zone. |
How the rules at Diamond Lake differ from the zone
| Water as printed | Species | Rule | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Lake | brown trout | Catch-and-release for tiger and brown trout. | p. 36 |
Water exceptions as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (booklet PDF; printed page shown), read November 2, 2026. In-season changes from ODFW override them.
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Southwest Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
Where Diamond Lake ranks among close lakes
Of the five closest Oregon lakes with pages, Miller Lake is the largest at about 519 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Lake | 3,038 | lake | 7 | 0 | |
| Lake Lucile | 9 miles northeast | 8 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| Maidu Lake | 10 miles northeast | 20 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| Lemolo Lake | 11 miles north | 431 | reservoir | 1 | 7 |
| Miller Lake | 11 miles northeast | 519 | lake | 0 | 6 |
| Toketee Lake | 15 miles northwest | 79 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
What surrounds Diamond Lake for anglers
Other still water within reach of Diamond Lake
- Lake Lucile9 miles northeast
- Maidu Lake10 miles northeast
- Lemolo Lake11 miles north
- Miller Lake11 miles northeast
- Toketee Lake15 miles northwest
Shops for roe, worms and spinners near Diamond Lake
- Elkton Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Elkton
- Dreamcast Fly Fishingfly shop, Glide
- Mac Marina Activity Centermarina, Reedsport
- Reedsport Outdoor Storebait and tackle shop, Reedsport
- Salmon Harbor Tacklebait and tackle shop, Reedsport
- Stockade Market & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Reedsport
County pages that include Diamond Lake
- Douglas Countyseat: Roseburg
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Picture key to the fish of Diamond Lake
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Diamond Lake: what Oregon anglers want to know
How do I locate Diamond Lake on an Oregon map?
You will find it in Douglas County, about 43 miles from Oakridge.
Is Diamond Lake large water?
Close to 3,038 acres on the NHD outline.
How many OSMB launches reach Diamond Lake?
Diamond Lake Campground – C Loop boat ramp is among 7 launch sites OSMB maps.
What species does ODFW map in Diamond Lake?
Named species: brown trout, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and tui chub.
What may an Oregon angler keep from Diamond Lake?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays); 2 per day, 3 daily catch limits in possession; 8-inch minimum. Read the exception table as well.
Does a visitor from out of state need an Oregon license at Diamond Lake?
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Is shore fishing possible at Diamond Lake?
No mapped shore site sits on it; launch areas and parks may allow bank fishing.
Where do Oregon anglers buy gear for Diamond Lake?
Stop at Elkton Bait & Tackle in the same county.
Is Diamond Lake full?
A reading sits in the level band.
Plan a morning on Diamond Lake
Licenses, endorsements and water exceptions are on the regulations page.