Pleasant Lake
Pleasant Lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 11.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 120 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Pleasant Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 11.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 76°F
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Area
- 120 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Pleasant Lake is a 120-acre mesotrophic lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 24 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Waushara County, Pleasant Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-22. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Pleasant Lake Water Quality Report Card (2026)
A printable one-page report card for Pleasant Lake: grade, clarity, phosphorus, algae, multi-year trend, depth, and fish — with sources.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11.9 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Current Conditions
USGS snapshot Jul 6, 2026, 5:00 AM from gauge 435857089325301 (Pleasant Lake Near Westfield, WI). Station page ↗ — a live reading replaces this snapshot when the gauge responds. Missing live data is not an all-clear.
Water Temperature
Pleasant Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 75°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 76°F) and coldest in May (about 61°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Pleasant Lake water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Pleasant Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Pleasant Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1991. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Pleasant LakePublic
- School Section LakePublic
- Lake BurnitaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Pleasant Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.045 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.28 µg/L/yr | 7 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Pleasant Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Richfield Dairy LlcRichfield, Town Of · 2.9 mi away · NPDES WI0064815
- Burr Oak Heifers LlcRichfield, Town Of · 2.9 mi away · NPDES WI0061824
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 16 lakes in Waushara County
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Lake
Where is Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake is a lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 11.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.9 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 120 acres.
Is Pleasant Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Pleasant Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake has a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake covers 120 acres.
What fish are in Pleasant Lake?
- Fish species found in Pleasant Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Pleasant Lake is located in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Pleasant Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Pleasant Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Pleasant Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
What is the water level at Pleasant Lake?
- The USGS snapshot on this page for Pleasant Lake is 980.67 ft of water-surface elevation, recorded Jul 6, 2026, 5:00 AM at gauge 435857089325301. Current Conditions hydrates a live NWIS reading from that same station when the gauge responds. A missed live fetch is not an all-clear.
Are there boat ramps on Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pleasant Lake, School Section Lake, Lake Burnita. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
102 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX102 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory