Minnesota · DNR survey data
Pleasant Lake
Pleasant Lake covers 385 acres in Otter Tail County, running to 38 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2023Good numbers4.7per gill net13"Typical21"Biggest
Lengths measured · 42 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 42 fish
2013Lengths measured · 13 fish
2007Lengths measured · 20 fish
2002Largemouth bassGood numbers67.1per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 71 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 71 fish
2025Lengths measured · 51 fish
2019Lengths measured · 50 fish
2013Lengths measured · 135 fish
2007Northern pikeFair numbers7.2per gill net25"Typical33"Biggest
Lengths measured · 66 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 66 fish
2013Lengths measured · 66 fish
2007Lengths measured · 47 fish
2002BluegillOne of the best around272.3per trap net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 2462 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 2462 fish
2013Lengths measured · 1598 fish
2007Lengths measured · 1869 fish
2002CrappieJust a few1.9per trap net9"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 267 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 94 fish
2025Lengths measured · 97 fish
2019Lengths measured · 173 fish
2013Lengths measured · 25 fish
2007Yellow perchGood numbers5.9per gill net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 57 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 57 fish
2013Lengths measured · 101 fish
2007Lengths measured · 34 fish
2002Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,297 yearlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 1,532 yearlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 692 adults |
Recent reports
Pleasant Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Pleasant Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Pleasant Lake (trailer launch)
- Pleasant Lake (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Anna Lake · 598 ac · 1.7 mi
- Fish Lake · 1,078 ac · 2 mi
- West Lost Lake · 795 ac · 2.3 mi
- Norway Lake · 485 ac · 2.7 mi
- Bass Lake · 311 ac · 4.3 mi
- East Lost Lake · 483 ac · 4.7 mi
- North Turtle Lake · 1,773 ac · 5.1 mi
- Maine Lake · 89 ac · 5.3 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Pleasant Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Pleasant Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Pleasant Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Pleasant Lake have a public access?
Yes. Pleasant Lake has 2 public access sites, including Pleasant Lake (trailer launch).
Is Pleasant Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2023; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Pleasant Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Pleasant Lake in 2025, the most recent of 9 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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