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Pleasant Lake (Walworth County)

Walworth County, Wisconsin

Pleasant Lake is a small, deep natural lake in the Town of La Grange in Walworth County. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish, and it is a no wake lake.

3N0.25 mi
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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area145 acres
Max depth29 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsNo wake at all times (5 mph local limit)

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish are present

Walleye●●○○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Boat launches

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

  • Pleasant Lake Access (Town of La Grange)Ramp
    Concrete plank ramp with boarding dock, 6 to 10 vehicle and trailer spots. Daily or annual launch fee. No overnight parking. No restrooms.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
  • 3Pleasant LakePublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Pleasant Lake (Walworth County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Pleasant Lake (Walworth County) ↗

Local tips

  • The lake reaches 29 feet, so fish the weed edges early and try the deeper holes in midsummer.
  • Pay the launch fee and do not leave a trailer overnight. Overflow parking is on Lagrange Drive.
  • Clean, drain and dry the boat. The lake has zebra mussels and Eurasian water-milfoil.

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