Big Diamond Lake
About Big Diamond Lake
Big Diamond Lake is a 156-acre lake near Holman in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 31 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.1 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Big Diamond Lake
- 156 acres, up to 31 feet deep, near Holman
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 156 acres
- Max depth
- 31 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 61 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Big Diamond Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Diamond Lake?
Big Diamond Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Holman. It covers 156 acres and reaches 31 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Big Diamond Lake?
Big Diamond Lake covers 156 acres with about 3.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 31 feet.
What fish can you catch at Big Diamond Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Big Diamond Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Big Diamond Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Big Diamond Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Big Diamond Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.