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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Diamond Lake
Pend Oreille County, Washington · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
32°F water, calm this morning.
About Diamond Lake
In Pend Oreille County, Washington, Diamond Lake covers about 750 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles with roughly 6.5 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 2,350 ft above sea level. Newport lies about 6.9 miles to the northeast. Spokane Valley, the nearest city, is about 31 miles south.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,350 ft
- County
- Pend Oreille County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Washington, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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
- 6
5 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:53 am · sunset 4:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Diamond Lake
- Newportabout 6.9 mi northeast
- Priest Riverabout 13 mi east
- Deer Parkabout 16 mi southwest
- Spirit Lakeabout 18 mi southeast
- Spokane Valleynearest city, about 31 mi south
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Questions about Diamond Lake
What fish are in Diamond Lake?
Lakes like Diamond Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Diamond Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Diamond Lake?
About 750 acres, with about 6.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Diamond Lake?
Newport is about 6.9 miles northeast; Priest River is about 13 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Diamond Lake today?
The surface was about 32°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.
