Diamond

Hennepin County

Near Minneapolis

DOW: 27002200

Green SunfishAverage · 33Hybrid SunfishAverage · 27Black CrappieAverage · 26

A 52-acre lake near Minneapolis in Hennepin County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (9)

Green Sunfish

Average · 33

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.3"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable green sunfish0% keeper-size (7"+)

3–6" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1993	3.00	4.3"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 26, 1993	2.67	4.3"	-	Survey seining

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 27

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.5"

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1993	0.67	4.5"	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 26

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 1.3–27.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1993	0.11	7.0"	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 19

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.6"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 5.2 per trap net · typical 2.8–43.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1993	5.22	4.6"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 14

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.2"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 0.56 per trap net · typical 0.8–9.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 5"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1993	0.56	4.2"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Common Carp

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

15.5"

Avg Weight

2.44 lbs

Catch rate: 4.1 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1993	4.11	15.5"	2.44 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 42

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 6.8 per trap net · typical 2.5–70.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1993	6.78	5.0"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Poor · 24

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.6"

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1993	1.33	4.6"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 723.7 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1993	723.67	-	-	Survey seining

Biologist Notes

July 26, 1993The current fish population is dominated by black bullhead, carp, bluegill, and green sunfish. The bluegill population in Diamond lake is average comp…

The current fish population is dominated by black bullhead, carp, bluegill, and green sunfish. The bluegill population in Diamond lake is average compared to other lakes of the same classification. Their weight is considered slightly less than average. Over half of the bluegills measured were between 4 and 5.5 inches in length. Black bullheads were sampled in average numbers, and their weight was low. The population of green sunfish was slightly above average, as was their mean weight. Only one black crappie was captured during the survey. Hybrid sunfish and pumpkinseed sunfish were captured in low numbers. They were also found to have mean weights lighter than the average. Carp were sampled in relatively high numbers, and had a large mean weight of 2.6 pounds. Golden shiners were of average abundance and average weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Diamond?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed in Diamond. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Diamond?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Diamond. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Diamond?

Diamond has a maximum depth of 5.8 feet and a mean depth of 3.2 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Diamond last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Diamond is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.