reservoir in Arizona, USA
A large desert reservoir northwest of Phoenix, one of the few Arizona lakes with white bass, plus largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish. Located on the Agua Fria River northwest of Phoenix.
Lake Pleasant is a reservoir in Arizona, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Lake Pleasant can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, and White Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Lake Pleasant.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Lake Pleasant. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Lake Pleasant:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Lake Pleasant:
Anglers at Lake Pleasant can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, and White Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Lake Pleasant before you cast a line.
Lake Pleasant is a reservoir in Arizona, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.