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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

Pleasant Lake

Piscataquis County, Maine · about 930 acres (1.5 sq mi)

Caution

34°F water, calm this morning.

Water34°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNW
Best bite2:30 pmto 4:15 pm

About Pleasant Lake

Pleasant Lake is a lake in Piscataquis County, Maine, covering about 930 acres.

From end to end it runs about 1.8 miles with roughly 6.7 miles of shoreline. At about 990 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Patten is about 47 miles southeast.

Size
About 930 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 6.7 miles
End to end
About 1.8 miles
Elevation
About 990 ft
County
Piscataquis County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
  • 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
  • 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 Maine, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 34°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 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

34°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

No clear view of the ice yet

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 39° / —° 5 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 3% rain
Saturday 37° / 24° 5 mph N Slight Chance Rain Showers · 25% rain
Sunday 35° / 26° 10 mph NW Slight Chance Snow Showers · 20% rain

Sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 4:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Pleasant Lake

  • Pattenabout 47 mi southeast
  • Presque Isleabout 56 mi east

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Questions about Pleasant Lake

What fish are in Pleasant Lake?

Lakes like Pleasant Lake usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Pleasant Lake?

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 Pleasant Lake?

About 930 acres, with about 6.7 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Pleasant Lake?

Patten is about 47 miles southeast; Presque Isle is about 56 miles east.

What is the water temperature at Pleasant Lake today?

The surface was about 34°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Pleasant Lake on your phone

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