Lake Pleasant

Set in Washington, United States, Lake Pleasant is a lake that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Lake Pleasant usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

48.0693, -124.3292 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutCutthroat troutMottled sculpinCoho salmonSteelheadKokanee salmon

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Cutthroat trout

  When fishing streams, cast upstream and retrieve with the current to mimic natural drift, increasing your chances of hooking wary cutthroat trout.

• For Mottled sculpin

  When fishing for mottled sculpin, focus on areas with rocky bottoms and slow-moving water, presenting your bait or lure close to the bottom.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Pleasant.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lake Pleasant, make sure your licence covers Washington, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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