Pleasant Hill Lake, Missouri: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pleasant Hill Lake lies within the bounds of Cass County, Missouri. The water sits 899 feet up. With some 93 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 2.3 miles of margin, front to back. Size puts it in the front rank of our Cass County list. The closest town, Greenwood, is 3 miles away. Pleasant Hill follows at 3.2 miles, then Lake Winnebago at 3.3 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Pleasant Hill Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Reported across Cass County: green sunfish, bluegill and orangethroat darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Treat Pleasant Hill Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 78°F and January at 27°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That is the shape of the year on Pleasant Hill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Rock Island Lake, 2.2 miles out. Confirm access to Pleasant Hill Lake locally before you travel.