Reservoir

Lake Pleasant

Maricopa County, Arizona

Reservoir behind New Waddell Dam: 9,970 surface acres at maximum conservation storage (12,040 at maximum water surface). Arizona Game and Fish lists largemouth bass, flathead catfish and striped bass.

Air temp Not available right now.

Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Lake Pleasant (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area9,970 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Flathead Catfish●●○○○

Live bait around wood and rock at night.

Striped Bass●●○○○

Follow shad schools. Live bait, umbrella rigs and topwater.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Lake Pleasant boat rampsRamp
Three multiple-lane boat ramps and a full-service marinaDirections ↗
2Pleasant HarborPublic
Boat ramp access site on Lake Pleasant (Agua Fria River) per howsyourriver.comDirections ↗
3Lake Pleasant Regional ParkPublic
Boat ramp access site on Lake Pleasant per howsyourriver.comDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Pleasant are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Arizona Game and Fish Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Arizona Game and Fish Department before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

Search more bait shops near Lake Pleasant ↗

Local tips

Level can swing up to 125 ft in a year, so ramps and structure change.
A bald eagle nesting area is closed to boaters in breeding season.

View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.

More Arizona lakes

Alamo Lake Bartlett Lake Canyon Lake Patagonia Lake Fool Hollow Lake Woods Canyon Lake All Arizona lakes →

Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.