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Wind & weather
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DNR data
LargemouthAbundant7.9
WalleyePresent · stocked5.5
CrappiePanfish, present · stocked4.9
Northern pikePresent · stocked4.9
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 731 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" 396 black crappie adult, 6" |
| 2022 | 726 walleye large fingerling, 7.8" 442 black crappie adult |
| 2021 | 78 northern pike large fingerling, 10" |
| 2020 | 320 yellow perch yearling, 6" 726 walleye large fingerling, 6.4" 260 black crappie yearling, 6" |
| 2019 | 319 northern pike large fingerling, 9.4" 85 northern pike large fingerling, 10.5" |
The DNR has 13 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Spiny Naiad · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Pleasant
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Catches & reportsLakes near Pleasant
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green LakeWalworth | 1.1 | 311 | 55 ft |
| Middle LakeWalworth | 1.6 | 259 | 42 ft |
| Mill LakeWalworth | 1.8 | 271 | 44 ft |
| Peters LakeWalworth | 2.5 | 64 | 8 ft |
| Lake WandawegaWalworth | 3.2 | 119 | 8 ft |
| North LakeWalworth | 5.2 | 191 | 11 ft |
| Blue Spring LakeJefferson | 5.5 | 151 | 12 ft |
| Lulu LakeWalworth | 6.1 | 84 | 40 ft |
Pleasant questions
How deep is Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake is 29 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 145 acres.
What fish are in Pleasant Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Pleasant Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
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?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Pleasant Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 731 walleye (large fingerling) and 396 black crappie (adult).
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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 2026-10-07.