Pleasant Lake
About Pleasant Lake
Pleasant Lake is a 335-acre lake near Eveleth in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 33 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 25, based on 6 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Pleasant Lake
- 335 acres, up to 33 feet deep, near Eveleth
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 11.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 335 acres
- Max depth
- 33 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 11.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 154 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 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 25
- Years of record
- 6
- Earliest
- April 14, 2015
- Latest
- May 6, 2022
- Most recent
- May 6, 2022
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Eveleth. It covers 335 acres and reaches 33 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake covers 335 acres with about 5.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 33 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pleasant Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Pleasant Lake?
Yes. Pleasant Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
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.
When does the ice go out on Pleasant Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 25, from 6 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 14, 2015 and the latest is May 6, 2022.