Pleasant Lake, Indiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pleasant Lake lies within the bounds of Noble County, Indiana. Height above sea level is 899 feet. At 17 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The town to know is Albion, 4.1 miles out. Beyond it, Tri-Lakes at 7.1 miles and Ligonier at 10 miles. Within a short drive: Marl Lake at 0.7 miles, Hawk Lake some 1 mile off, Kuhns Lake at 1 mile, Williams Lake some 1 mile off and Poyser Lake at 1.1 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Pleasant Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Noble County records list bluegill, largemouth bass, warmouth and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Pleasant Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 72°F and January near 22°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Pleasant Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Marl Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. For Pleasant Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.