Pleasant Lake
About Pleasant Lake
Pleasant Lake is a 289-acre lake near Jordan (Scott) in Scott County, Minnesota. It reaches 5 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1996.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Pleasant Lake
- 289 acres, up to 5 feet deep, near Jordan (Scott)
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 289 acres
- Max depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 289 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
- 1 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1996
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake is in Scott County, Minnesota, near Jordan (Scott). It covers 289 acres and reaches 5 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake covers 289 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pleasant Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Pleasant Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Pleasant Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pleasant 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.
Is Pleasant Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Pleasant Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.