Pleasant Creek Lake
Pleasant Creek Lake in Linn County covers 400 acres with a maximum depth of 55.2 feet per Iowa DNR, and is known for muskellunge fishing. Walleye, smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and yellow perch are also listed.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Typical catches 34-40 inches
Walleye
Many 13-17 inch fish
Smallmouth Bass
Naturally reproducing
Bluegill
Crappie
Black crappie
Yellow Perch
Largemouth Bass
Numerous but small
Channel Catfish
Some over 10 pounds
Wiper
White Bass
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hard-surface boat rampPublicFishing jetty, accessible pier, fish cleaning station; no-wake speedDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Pleasant Creek Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Iowa Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Pleasant Creek Lake ↗Local tips
- Muskies typically run 34-40 inches.
- Walleye numbers are strong, many 13-17 inches.
- No-wake speed limit; hard-surface ramp.
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