The present invention relates to a Schottky diode with a diamond rod, which comprises: a substrate with a gate layer formed thereon; a patterned insulating layer disposed on the gate layer, wherein the patterned insulating layer comprises a first contact region and a second contact region; a diamond rod disposed on the patterned insulating layer, wherein a first end of the diamond rod connects to the first contact region, and a second end of the diamond rod connects to the second contact region; a first electrode corresponding to the first contact region of the patterned insulating layer, and covering the first end of the diamond rod; and a second electrode corresponding to the second contact region of the patterned insulating layer, and covering the second end of the diamond rod, and a method for manufacturing the same.