Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Pleasant Lake

Public access

Pleasant Lake is a 289-acre lake in Scott County, 5 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1996. Recorded species include largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
70009800
County
Scott
Surface area
289 acres
Maximum depth
5 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
289 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
2.8 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Jordan (Scott)
Latest DNR fish survey
August 1996, initial survey
Game fish caught in the 1996 survey
black crappie 1,434, bluegill 168, green sunfish 112, yellow perch 4, hybrid sunfish 4, pumpkinseed 4, largemouth bass 3
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 6 other species
Pleasant Lake/Hunting access Public Water Access Site
carry-in, natural ramp, 4 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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