Pleasant
Stearns County, Minnesota — DOW #73005100
189 Surveys
Special Regulations for Pleasant
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pleasant.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-15 | Survey seining | 3.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 10 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.13 lb | 47 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.24 lb | 3 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.27 lb | 27 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.5 | — | — | 21 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.09 lb | 28 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Survey seining | 8.0 | — | 24 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 80.8 | — | 485 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.5 | — | 15 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | 6 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | 4 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.68 lb | 33 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.82 lb | 14 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.61 lb | 90 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 11.2 (above normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.68 lb | 101 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.40 lb | 12 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.50 lb | 20 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.57 lb | 18 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.59 lb | 14 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.33 lb | 24 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.46 lb | 30 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.54 lb | 15 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.60 lb | 21 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.33 lb | 65 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.38 lb | 12 |
| 2005-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.31 lb | 64 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 1.72 lb | 15 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 4.12 lb | 8 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.74 lb | 50 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.47 lb | 5 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 3.10 lb | 27 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.22 lb | 18 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.00 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 12 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.49 lb | 3 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 | — | 0.20 lb | 23 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.29 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 20 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.2 | — | — | 7 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-05-26 | Special trap nets | 7.1 | — | 0.36 lb | 170 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 18.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 110 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 44 |
| 2016-06-06 | Special trap nets | 5.5 | — | 0.43 lb | 132 |
| 2024-05-28 | Special trap nets | 9.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 215 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard electrofishing | 96.7 | — | 0.98 lb | 86 |
| 2005-08-15 | Survey seining | 2.7 | — | 0.07 lb | 8 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.10 lb | 10 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard electrofishing | 55.2 | — | 1.20 lb | 73 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.36 lb | 11 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.50 lb | 9 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.52 lb | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.70 lb | 8 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.80 lb | 2 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Survey seining | 15.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 46 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.11 lb | 33 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.10 lb | 52 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.08 lb | 28 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.11 lb | 58 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 | — | 0.14 lb | 30 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 53.0 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.12 lb | 265 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 138 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 18.2 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.13 lb | 109 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 38.2 | — | — | 37 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 12.3 | — | — | 37 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 34.7 | — | — | 208 |
| 2015-05-26 | Special trap nets | 9.4 | — | 0.20 lb | 226 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 25.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 153 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 64.3 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.10 lb | 386 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 24.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 147 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 73.0 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.09 lb | 438 |
| 2016-06-06 | Special trap nets | 41.5 | — | 0.16 lb | 996 |
| 2024-05-28 | Special trap nets | 18.5 | — | 0.13 lb | 444 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 6 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.21 lb | 19 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.16 lb | 6 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.13 lb | 28 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.16 lb | 26 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 9.6 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.19 lb | 48 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 6 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.18 lb | 6 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.3 | — | — | 8 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | — | 8 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.8 | — | — | 35 |
| 2015-05-26 | Special trap nets | 6.7 | — | 0.22 lb | 160 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 | — | 0.19 lb | 62 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.08 lb | 62 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 9 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 9.7 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.12 lb | 58 |
| 2016-06-06 | Special trap nets | 5.2 | — | 0.22 lb | 125 |
| 2024-05-28 | Special trap nets | 8.1 | — | 0.19 lb | 194 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 3.34 lb | 7 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 4.12 lb | 3 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 7.70 lb | 1 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 6.00 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.43 lb | 11 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.92 lb | 10 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 0.74 lb | 15 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 2.04 lb | 5 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 2.91 lb | 3 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.53 lb | 9 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.91 lb | 3 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 8.00 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.87 lb | 3 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.44 lb | 15 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.67 lb | 3 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.98 lb | 10 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 8.00 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 3.20 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 3.06 lb | 1 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.70 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.73 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.65 lb | 2 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.34 lb | 7 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.12 lb | 7 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.37 lb | 3 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.22 lb | 6 |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.33 lb | 12 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.16 lb | 8 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.27 lb | 22 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.09 lb | 59 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.19 lb | 35 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.18 lb | 13 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.12 lb | 15 |
| 2024-05-28 | Special trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.48 lb | 26 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 2015-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.07 lb | 8 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.64 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.68 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.73 lb | 10 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.20 lb | 2 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.03 lb | 4 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.37 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.4 | — | — | 13 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 4 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.07 lb | 16 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.3 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2016-06-06 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 8 |
| 2024-05-28 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 10.58 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 5.30 lb | 2 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 13.2 | — | 79 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.3 | — | 8 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 4 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.2 | — | 7 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 28.5 | — | 171 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.1 | — | 4 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | 8 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.2 | — | 19 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.3 | — | 10 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | 4 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 68.6 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1991-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-05-28 | Special trap nets | 0.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 1 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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