Pleasant Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Wexford County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2021. The lake supports 11 documented fish species including Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Wexford County, Pleasant Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2021-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.3 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fish Species
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Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Pleasant Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 10 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 6 lakes in Wexford County
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Pleasant Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Pleasant Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Haring Twp WwtpCadillac · 4.7 mi away · NPDES MI0059076Recent violation
- Crystal Flash Petro-CadillacCadillac · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MIG081000
- Wesco #34Cadillac · 4 mi away · NPDES MIG080901
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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-09-18
Monitoring stations: 1