Pleasant Lake

Pleasant Lake southeast of Lily Lake is a lake in Dickinson County, Iowa. Pleasant Lake southeast of Lily Lake covers about 77 acres.

What to Expect at Pleasant Lake

Pleasant Lake southeast of Lily Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Pleasant Lake

Fish reported from Pleasant Lake southeast of Lily Lake include black bullhead, brown bullhead, fathead minnow, muskellunge, and yellow bullhead.

Muskellunge and Pike

For large predators at Pleasant Lake in Dickinson County, throw a bucktail, jerkbait or large rubber lure along points and weed edges for muskellunge.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Pleasant Lake in Dickinson County, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Pleasant Lake

On a first trip to Pleasant Lake in Dickinson County, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Pleasant Lake

Spring at Pleasant Lake in Dickinson County is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Pleasant Lake in Dickinson County can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.