Pleasant Lake

Pleasant Lake northwest of Upper Mud Lake is a reservoir in Washington County, Maine and covers about 339 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found, and the recorded storage amount is about 1,541 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Pleasant Lake Affect Fishing

Pleasant Lake northwest of Upper Mud Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Baits at Pleasant Lake

Fish reported from Pleasant Lake northwest of Upper Mud Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For smallmouth bass on Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, drag a tube or Ned rig across rock and points, or use a small crankbait when the fish are chasing.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish on Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed, and fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge on Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads on Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.

Trout

For trout on Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout.

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish on Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

How the Seasons Change Pleasant Lake

Spring around Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud 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 around Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Pleasant Lake

On a first trip to Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Useful Tackle for Pleasant Lake

A medium spinning rod covers most casting at Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for salmon.

Pleasant Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 339-acre Pleasant Lake northwest of Upper Mud Lake?

At Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Pleasant Lake northwest of Upper Mud Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

What does the 1,541 acre-foot storage figure mean at Pleasant Lake northwest of Upper Mud Lake?

At Pleasant northwest of Upper Mud, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.