Pleasant Lake
About Pleasant Lake
Pleasant Lake is a 218-acre lake near Pleasant Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 33 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 13 feet, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.4 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Ice typically goes out around April 11, based on 7 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Pleasant Lake
- 218 acres, up to 33 feet deep, near Pleasant Lake
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 10.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 218 acres
- Max depth
- 33 ft
- Average depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 10.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 113 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- 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
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Special regulations on this lake
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 11
- Years of record
- 7
- Earliest
- March 3, 2024
- Latest
- April 23, 2008
- Most recent
- March 3, 2024
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 Stearns County, Minnesota, near Pleasant Lake. It covers 218 acres and reaches 33 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake covers 218 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 33 feet and its average depth is about 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pleasant Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth 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: public access on record.
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.
Are there special fishing regulations on Pleasant Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.
When does the ice go out on Pleasant Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 11, from 7 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 3, 2024 and the latest is April 23, 2008.