Lake Pleasant, Arizona
Located 45 minutes northwest of Phoenix it can be accessed via
99th Avenue north from Sun City or via the Cave Creek Highway west
off US Highway 17 north from Phoenix.
Lake Pleasant Fishing
Bass fishing at Lake Pleasant has been the primary attraction for decades, to angler at Lake Pleasant. This deep, clear, desert lake has produced monster strings of bass, and at times been a favorite of tournament anglers. It can also be very tough fishing at times and test the skills and patience of even the most experienced anglers. This is excellent topwater lake when the water is clear. Texas-style worms, jigs, spinnerbaits and crankbaits also catch their share of Lake Pleasant bass.
The lake is also known for its populations of white bass and stripers. Both are schooling fish that feed on shad. If you locate a school (often 20 feet deep or deeper), the fishing can be excellent as long as you stay with the school. Spoons and shad-immitating lures work best. Other species in Lake pleasant include crappie, sunfish and catfish.
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