Pleasant Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Cross Lake. DNR lake ID 18027800.
Pleasant Lake is a 22.1-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Cross Lake. Its deepest point reaches 69 ft, and about 61% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 16.9 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18027800 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Cross Lake |
| Surface area | 22.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 69 ft |
| Mean depth | 29.6 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 61% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 16.9 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 16.9 ft.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Pleasant Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 2 miles N of Crosslake on Co Rd 6, then 2 miles SW on Co Rd 16, then 1 mile S on West Shore Drive. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Cross Lake 0.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Rush Lake 1.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Little Star Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Star Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Little Round Lake 1.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Duck Lake 1.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Pig Lake 2.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bass Lake 2.3 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Pleasant Lake
How deep is Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake reaches a maximum depth of 69 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 61% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake covers about 22.1 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Pleasant Lake?
Summer water clarity on Pleasant Lake averages 16.9 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Pleasant Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Pleasant Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Pleasant Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Pleasant Lake?
Homes on Pleasant Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Pleasant Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Pleasant Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 61% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 16.9 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Pleasant Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Pleasant Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Pleasant Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.