Log in

Pleasant Lake

Waushara & Marquette counties · warm-water, clear water

120Acres
24ftMax depth
15ftAverage depth
2Public launches
Print free sheetPlan my trip

Today on Pleasant

· Tomorrow & the week: Lake Report or Premium →

Best fishing times

All fish
GoodFairSlow
Best today…

Times by species available in Premium

Wind & weather

National Weather Service
Loading today's forecast…

What Pleasant is best for

DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.4
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.

✕ Deepest spot, 24 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pike26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassNo minimum length for largemouth bass. Minimum length for smallmouth bass is 14" and bag limit for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass is 5 in totalMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 10 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public
Nearest bait shop from Access at North Side Lake End Of 3rd Dr.Adam's Bait & Tackle LLC556 S Main St, Adams, WI 53910 · (608) 403-538316.8 mi · about 22 min drive · Directions
Bottomsand 70% · muck 25% · gravel 5%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupPleasant Lake Improvement Corporation Pleasant Lake Management District Pleasant Lake Management District (Waushara Co.)

Stocking

DNR records
2010
300 walleye large fingerling, 7"

The DNR has 6 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details
Invasive species here

Banded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native) · Zebra Mussel

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

Reviews

No reviews yet

Near Pleasant

Local deals

Local bait shops, resorts and supper clubs can put a coupon here and on the printed sheet, free for a year. Add your business

Pleasant board

Catches & reports

Lakes near Pleasant

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Wood LakeMarquette29153 ft
Lawrence PondMarquette6.822114 ft
Lake SharonMarquette8.45830 ft
Patrick LakeAdams8.65010 ft
Crystal LakeMarquette9.712460 ft
Fish LakeWaushara10.115337 ft
Pine LakeWaushara10.29321 ft
Harris Pond (Harrisville)Marquette10.324510 ft

Pleasant questions

How deep is Pleasant Lake?

Pleasant Lake is 24 feet at its deepest, and 15 feet deep on average. It covers 120 acres.

What fish are in Pleasant Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), panfish (present) and northern pike (present).

Where is the boat launch on Pleasant Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Access at North Side Lake End Of 3rd Dr. and 4th Ave. Canoe Launch.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Pleasant Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Pleasant Lake?

15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Pleasant Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2010 the DNR and partners stocked 300 walleye (large fingerling).

Fish it longer

Today's sheet is always free. Planning ahead takes a report or Premium.

Lake Sheet

Free
  • Today's best fishing times, all fish
  • Wind, weather, sun and moon
  • Depth map with depths labeled
  • Rules, license and species ratings
  • The printable two-page sheet

Lake Report

$19per lake
  • Your trip, up to 14 days
  • Pick your species
  • What to use, where, when and how, every day
  • Times by species on the bite clocks
Full Trip Guide + Report, $29. Adds where to stay, eat and drink, beaches, parks, groceries and local events.
Best for regulars

Premium

$59per season, billed yearly
  • Every lake, every day: times by species
  • Up to 25 full Lake Reports a season; more at $9 each or 25 for $49
  • Tomorrow and the week ahead on any lake
  • Your lake's dashboard on your phone's home screen
  • Stocking alerts for your lakes

Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.