| The lake is one of the highest quality fishing lakes in the region & is stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish & tiger muskie. Shoreline fishing has been enhanced by the construction of jetties. Bait is available for sale at the boat house.
Pleasant Creek is a relaxing place to spend a day at the beach. The swimming area is located on the north shore. A privately operated concession offers supervised swimming & a modern bathhouse where refreshments are available. The Pleasant Creek beach has become one of the most popular in Iowa.
Pleasant Creek Lake is one of the most popular boating spots in eastern Iowa. Four launching sites are conveniently located around the lake. These sites have a total of seven ramps for fishing, leisure boating & sailboating access. Boats, motors, canoes & paddleboats may be rented at the boat house. Any size boat motor may be operated at "no wake speeds." |
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
42.119062, -91.805824
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Campground: Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area in Palo Iowa *