Pleasant Lake Fishing in Walworth County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Look for Pleasant Lake in Walworth County, Wisconsin. The surface lies 879 feet up. It measures about 146 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline comes to about 2.2 miles, small enough to learn in a day. Palmyra at 6.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Milwaukee, 37 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Pleasant Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Walworth County records list common carp, bluegill and brown trout among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Pleasant Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 72°F at the top of summer and 18°F at the bottom of winter. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan any trip to Pleasant Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Green Lake, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Pleasant Lake may have changed since it was mapped.