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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?
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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 Banded Killifish, Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Logperch 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?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Pleasant Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Pleasant Lake was conducted on August 15th, 2019 by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at 14 sampling stations, but two stations were sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample 12 stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at two stations. Nearshore sampling captured 17 species of fish including four species that are intolerant of disturbance (Blackchin Shiner, Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, and Iowa Darter) and two that are tolerant of disturbance (Black Bullhead and Green Sunfish).
A concurrent summer trap net survey was conducted on August 15th - 17th, 2019 by IBI Program Staff. Nine trap nets were set along the shoreline and in shallow offshore locations that encompassed multiple habitat types. Yellow Bullhead and Bluegill comprised a majority of the trap net catch by number and Bluegill comprised a majority of the catch by biomass.
The nearshore and trap data were combined with gill net data from the week of July 23rd, 2018 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. 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. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g. Blackchin Shiner, Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g. Black Bullhead and Green Sunfish). 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. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Mississippi River (St. Cloud) 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 | |
| Clearwater Lake | 2.1 mi | 3,187 | 73 ft |
| Lake John | 2.3 mi | 397 | 28 ft |
| Lake Augusta | 2.8 mi | 187 | 82 ft |
| Cedar Lake | 2.9 mi | 790 | 108 ft |
| Bass Lake | 3.4 mi | 222 | 34 ft |
| Willima Lake | 3.4 mi | 89 | |
| Goose Lake | 3.7 mi | 42 | 14 ft |
| Sandy Lake | 3.7 mi | 74 | |
| East Lake Sylvia | 3.8 mi | 669 | 78 ft |
| Otter Lake | 3.8 mi | 92 | 51 ft |
