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Surrounded by the Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, Pleasant Creek Lake is a recreational lake in eastern Iowa that is one of the most popular boating spots in the region and one of the highest quality fishing lakes in the area. Stocked with a large variety of fish from bluegill, channel catfish, and crappie to muskellunge and largemouth bass, the lake attracts anglers from far and wide to enjoy the lake’s bounty. Pleasant Creek Lake also has beautiful beaches on the shoreline, which offer protected swimming and lovely places to sunbathe as well as sheltered and open picnic areas, camping sites and restroom facilities, rustic pine log rental cabins, and 8.5 miles of trails for hiking, equestrian riding, cycling, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area: 4530 McClintock Road, Palo, IA 52324-0242
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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