The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Diamond Lake
Douglas County, Oregon · 3,040 acres (4.8 sq mi)
40°F water, level steady, windy Friday (26 mph SSW).
About Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake spreads over 3,040 acres in Douglas County, Oregon.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles with roughly 9.1 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 5,190 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 52 ft, with an average depth near 24 ft. Oakridge lies about 41 miles to the north. Medford, the nearest city, is about 66 miles southwest.
- Size
- 3,040 acres (4.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 52 ft (average 24 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 9.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,190 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Douglas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Diamond Lake
Anglers come to Diamond Lake for trout. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:59 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Diamond Lake
- Oakridgeabout 41 mi north
- La Pineabout 47 mi northeast
- Medfordnearest city, about 66 mi southwest
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Questions about Diamond Lake
What fish are in Diamond Lake?
Diamond Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Diamond Lake?
About 52 ft at the deepest point, about 24 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Diamond Lake?
3,040 acres, with about 9.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Diamond Lake?
Oakridge is about 41 miles north; La Pine is about 47 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Diamond Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Diamond Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
