Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:35 am EDT. Get alerts for Pleasant Lake
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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.
256 acres · deepest 50 ft (measured) · shoreline about 4.9 mi · clarity about 12 ft
Pleasant Lake is the 9th largest of the 67 named lakes of 10 acres or more in St. Joseph County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 4th deepest of the 26 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 44 of the other 53 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 4.9 miles along the state outline. About 60% of its area is deeper than 20 ft.
Ranks against St. Joseph County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure
1 public access site on Pleasant Lake.
Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Average water clarity is about 12 ft (Secchi depth 3.6 m, satellite readings 2018–23).
Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.
Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.
Pleasant Lake is 50 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 256 acres.
Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Pleasant Lake.
About 61% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.