The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Pleasant
Hamilton County, New York · about 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Pleasant
Lake Pleasant spreads over about 1,410 acres in Hamilton County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.7 miles. Its surface is about 1,720 ft above sea level. Lake Pleasant is on the shore. Utica, the nearest city, is about 48 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,720 ft
- County
- Hamilton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in New York, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 39°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Pleasant
- Lake Pleasanton the shore
- Northvilleabout 20 mi southeast
- Edinburgabout 22 mi southeast
- Hadleyabout 28 mi east
- Uticanearest city, about 48 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Pleasant
What fish are in Lake Pleasant?
Lakes like Lake Pleasant usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Pleasant?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Pleasant?
About 1,410 acres, with about 8.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Pleasant?
Lake Pleasant is on the shore; Northville is about 20 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Pleasant today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Pleasant on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
