Pleasant Lake
Waushara County, Wisconsin120 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Pleasant Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 2 aquatic invasives
- 24 ft max depth
- Public access
Pleasant Lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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 →
Pleasant Lake is a 120-acre mesotrophic lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 24 feet. 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 1 public boat landing. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Pleasant Lake covers about 120 acres in Waushara County. It has one public boat landing. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around Pleasant Lake on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What Pleasant Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water11.5 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing3 species recorded
Pleasant Lake Water Quality Summary (2026)
A printable one-page summary for Pleasant Lake: clarity, phosphorus, algae, multi-year trend, depth, and fish — with sources.
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Pleasant Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Pleasant Lake
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Pleasant Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft. Phosphorus 11.9 µg/L. TSI 41.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 11.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 11.9µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 41 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
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.
→ Pleasant Lake water level: the live USGS gauge reading
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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (61°F) to its warmest (76°F).
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Pleasant Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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
Max depth
24 ft
Surface area
120 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
2 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1.9 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
981 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Pleasant LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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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 (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Improving7 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+0.28 µg/L/yr7 years
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Lake
Where is Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake is a lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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 water quality. LakeQuality shows Pleasant Lake’s water-quality measurements separately, 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 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pleasant Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from 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