Pleasant Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasant Lake, MN
- How big is Pleasant Lake?
- How deep is Pleasant Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Pleasant Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Pleasant Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Pleasant Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Pleasant Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Pleasant Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Pleasant Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Pleasant Lake?
How big is Pleasant Lake?
How deep is Pleasant Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Pleasant Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Pleasant Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Pleasant Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Pleasant Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Pleasant Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Pleasant Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Pleasant Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of the nearshore fish community in Pleasant Lake was conducted on September 4-5, 2018 by Fisheries Lake IBI program staff. Sampling stations were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at eight stations, with two stations being backpack electrofished by boat due to depth. A 50-foot seine was used to sample six stations, a 15-foot seine was used to sample three stations, and one sampling station had conditions that prevented the use of seines. Nearshore sampling captured 14 native species of fish including four species that are intolerant of habitat disturbance (Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, and Iowa Darter) as well as one tolerant species (Green Sunfish).
Data from this targeted nearshore survey is combined with data from standard gill and trap netting surveys to calculate a Fish-based Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) that describes the overall health of the lake. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. The FIBI score for Pleasant Lake based on this survey is near the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Sauk River Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for Pleasant Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Pleasant Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Rockville Lake | 1.2 mi | 17 | |
| Mud Lake | 1.5 mi | 35 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.5 mi | 32 | |
| Rausch Lake | 4.1 mi | 69 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.4 mi | 22 | |
| Grand Lake | 4.6 mi | 651 | 34 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.8 mi | 10 | |
| Kraemer Lake | 5.5 mi | 195 | 30 ft |
| Mud Lake | 5.5 mi | 67 | |
| Beaver Lake | 6.0 mi | 112 | 27 ft |
