Pleasant

Scott County

Near Jordan (Scott)

DOW: 70009800

Black CrappieGood · 59Largemouth BassGood · 50Green SunfishAverage · 38

A 289-acre lake near Jordan (Scott) in Scott County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1996.

Fish Species (12)

Black Crappie

Good · 59

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 159.1 per trap net · typical 1.2–20.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie4% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 96%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	2.00	5.7"	-	Survey seining
Aug 12, 1996	159.11	5.7"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.7"

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	0.33	9.7"	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Average · 38

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

1.9"

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable green sunfish0% keeper-size (7"+)

3–6" · 100%Largest sampled 5"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	2.00	1.9"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 12, 1996	94.00	1.9"	-	Survey seining

Yellow Perch

Poor · 24

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.8"

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	0.11	3.8"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 12, 1996	3.00	3.8"	0.02 lbs	Survey seining

Hybrid Sunfish

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.8"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	2.00	2.8"	-	Survey seining
Aug 12, 1996	0.22	2.8"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.0"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–4.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	3.00	3.0"	0.02 lbs	Survey seining
Aug 12, 1996	0.11	3.0"	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 20

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.8"

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 3.7 per trap net · typical 1.2–20 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	135.00	2.8"	-	Survey seining
Aug 12, 1996	3.67	2.8"	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (5)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 52

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.3"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 133.6 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	133.56	5.3"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 12, 1996	9.00	5.3"	-	Survey seining

White Sucker

Average · 36

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

12.5"

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.44 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	0.44	12.5"	0.90 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.8"

Catch rate: 1.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	1.00	14.8"	-	Survey seining
Aug 12, 1996	3.00	14.8"	2.51 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Catch rate: 3.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	3.00	5.8"	-	Survey seining
Aug 12, 1996	2.78	5.8"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Aug 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 77.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1996	77.00	-	-	Survey seining

Biologist Notes

August 12, 1996The initial fisheries survey of Pleasant Lake shows that the population is presently dominated by black bullheads and black crappies. Although the maj…

The initial fisheries survey of Pleasant Lake shows that the population is presently dominated by black bullheads and black crappies. Although the majority of the black crappies were small in size (less than 6.5") about 4 percent of the individuals captured were over 10.0" in length. Bluegill and largemouth bass were present in normal abundance but averaged relatively small in size. Carp, green sunfish, golden shiner, and fathead minnows are also common in the lake. Pumpkinseed sunfish and yellow perch were sampled, but appear to be low in abundance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pleasant?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Yellow Perch, and Hybrid Sunfish in Pleasant. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Pleasant?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Pleasant. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Pleasant?

Pleasant has a maximum depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pleasant last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pleasant is from 1996. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.