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Pleasant Lake

Helena, Minnesota — Scott County.

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276Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 91598453).

Location & fast facts

Where Pleasant Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Pleasant Lake.

Fast facts

About Pleasant Lake

  • County: Scott
  • Town: Helena
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 30 mi from Minneapolis and 166 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill and Yellow perch
  • Camping. 10 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

5 ftMaximum depth
289Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black bullhead, Black crappie, Bluegill, Common carp, Green sunfish, Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, White sucker, Yellow perch.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 289 of 289 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Pleasant Lake (DOW 70009800), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Pleasant Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Pleasant Lake/Hunting access Public Water Access Site (Cartop / walk-in)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Pleasant Lake/Hunting access Public Water Access Site
    Cartop / walk-in · Helena

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 91598453), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Pleasant Lake

We found 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Pleasant Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

4 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.6061, -93.5634). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Pleasant Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Pleasant Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Pleasant Lake/Hunting access Public Water Access SiteHelenaDNR Division of Parks and TrailsCarry-in (hand launch)4 trailer—Fishing, Boating44.6109, -93.5583

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Pleasant Lake

    How big is Pleasant Lake?

    Pleasant Lake covers about 276 acres in Helena, Minnesota (Scott County).

    How deep is Pleasant Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 5 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Pleasant Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Black bullhead, Common carp, Green sunfish, Hybrid sunfish and White sucker.

    Is there a public boat launch on Pleasant Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Pleasant Lake?

    Yes. We list 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Pleasant Lake?

    Pleasant Lake touches Helena in Scott County, Minnesota.

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