The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Diaryland Reservoir
Rusk County, Wisconsin · about 1,760 acres (2.7 sq mi)
48°F water, calm this morning.
About Diaryland Reservoir
In Rusk County, Wisconsin, Diaryland Reservoir covers about 1,760 acres.
It stretches about 4.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 1,180 ft above sea level. Ladysmith lies about 3.1 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Eau Claire, about 51 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,760 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,180 ft
- County
- Rusk County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Wisconsin, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
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 7:00 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Diaryland Reservoir
- Ladysmithabout 3.1 mi southwest
- Cornellabout 22 mi south
- Phillipsabout 29 mi northeast
- Eau Clairenearest city, about 51 mi southwest
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Questions about Diaryland Reservoir
What fish are in Diaryland Reservoir?
Lakes like Diaryland Reservoir usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Diaryland Reservoir?
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 Diaryland Reservoir?
About 1,760 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Diaryland Reservoir?
Ladysmith is about 3.1 miles southwest; Cornell is about 22 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Diaryland Reservoir today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Diaryland Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
