Kandiyohi County · 1,610 acres
Diamond Lake homes for sale
At roughly 1,610 acres and 27 feet at its deepest, Diamond Lake is a Kandiyohi County lake where shoreline comes up for sale. Anglers come for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie, and Atwater, Kandiyohi, and Spicer are the nearest towns for supplies.
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The lake
About Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake lies north of Atwater in eastern Kandiyohi County. It is 1,610 acres and 27 feet deep, with two county-owned public accesses.
Diamond Lake is the fourth-largest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site, and Green Lake is the largest. About 39% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Diamond Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 5 miles to Atwater, 6 miles to Kandiyohi, and 6 miles to Spicer. Janet's office in Alexandria is 55 miles to the northwest.
Diamond Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 1,610 acres |
| Maximum depth | 27 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 39% |
| Shoreline | 9.5 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Nearest town | Atwater |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 74 mi to Atwater, an hour and 25 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 34-0044-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Diamond Lake that are level to the water tend to sell faster than steep lots with a long stairway down. Sunset exposure, lot width at the shore, and elevation all show up in what buyers pay.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Diamond Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Diamond Lake is in Spicer, about 5 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Prinsburg (24 miles) and Villard (42 miles).
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What would make Diamond Lake right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Diamond Lake. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Diamond Lake
Is there public access on Diamond Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Diamond Lake.
What fish are in Diamond Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Diamond Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 34-0044-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Diamond Lake?
Diamond Lake reaches 27 feet at its deepest and covers about 1,610 acres, with 9.5 miles of shoreline. That makes it the eighth-deepest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Diamond Lake plowed in winter?
It depends on the road, so ask before you buy. County and township roads are plowed by the public, and private or association roads are handled by the owners along them.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Diamond Lake
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.