Pleasant Lake (St. Joseph County)
Pleasant Lake is a two-basin lake about 4 miles west of Three Rivers in St. Joseph County. It is known for bluegill and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the 2014 DNR survey. Size rated good to excellent.
Yellow Perch
DNR calls it an excellent perch fishery.
Largemouth Bass
10 inch minimum size. Growth slightly below state average.
Crappie
Black crappie, mostly harvestable size.
Northern Pike
Very few found.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pleasant Lake DNR Boat LaunchRamp12417 Sunset Dr, Three Rivers. On the southwest shore.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Pleasant Lake (St. Joseph County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan 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 Lake (St. Joseph County) ↗Local tips
- Fish the deeper basins for perch.
- Release bass under 10 inches.
- The lake is deep and clear, so fish early or late in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.