Lake Pleasant is the largest lake in the Greater Phoenix area located about 30 miles north of Phoenix within the city limits of Peoria, a Phoenix suburb. The lake features over 50 miles of shoreline with 10,000 acres of crystal clear water fed primarily from the Agua Fria River.

The lake was originally created in the 1920s with the building of the "Carl" Pleasant Dam which was later renamed as Waddel Dam. A new larger dam was constructed in 1992 which tripled the size of the lake. The original dam now lies under 100 feet of water.

Lake Pleasant is a water-lover's and boating enthusiast's paradise that includes camping, boating, house boating, sailing, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing. There are two paved boat launching ramps including a 10 lane and a 4 lane ramp. The adjacent parking lot will accommodate over 700 vehicles. The Pleasant Harbor Marina is full-service with wet slips, a convenience store, dry storage, and fuel service. They also have a boat repair center, a deli and a dockside bar. Boats are available for rent.

Fishing At Lake Pleasant.
Anglers have experienced trophy-size catches at the lake with a wide variety of sport fish including largemouth bass, white crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and talapia. The salt water species of striper bass were introduced to the lake as water containing striper fry and eggs is pumped into the lake from the Colorado River via the Central Arizona Project canal.

Several creeks and washes feed into the lake and the feeding points are considered as hot fishing spots. They include Humbug Creek, Castle Creek and Cole's Wash. Although fishing can be good from the shore, it takes a boat to get to the heavy action locations. Pleasant features the best bass fishing in the area.

Lake Pleasant Harbor.
Pleasant Harbor is the lake's only marina and boasts a five star RV Resort which features 254 full hook-up RV sites and 40 partial sites. Visitors will enjoy the clubhouse, heated pool and spa as well as boat access to the lake. Visit the Pleasant Harbor website for more information.

Open All Year.
Lake Pleasant is open year round. A small portion of the lake is off limits from December to about mid June so nesting eagles are not disturbed. The lake can often exceed its capacity during the busy summer months and holiday weekends resulting in some boaters and campers being turned away. Be sure to arrive early during those periods. Modest entry fees per vehicle and watercraft apply while camping and Ramada rental fees vary depending upon the site.

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