Pleasant Lake (Deerfield, New Hampshire) facts for kids
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Looking east from the lake outlet at Gulf Road
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 Pleasant Lake
Location in New Hampshire
Pleasant Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Rockingham County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°11′25″N 71°15′45″W / 43.19028°N 71.26250°W |
| Primary outflows | tributary of Northwood Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) |
| Max. width | 0.7 mi (1.1 km) |
| Surface area | 479 acres (1.94 km2) |
| Average depth | 31 ft (9.4 m) |
| Max. depth | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Surface elevation | 578 ft (176 m) |
| Settlements | Deerfield; Northwood |
Pleasant Lake is a beautiful lake covering about 479 acres (or 1.9 square kilometers). You can find it in Rockingham County in central New Hampshire, United States. Most of the lake is in the town of Deerfield.
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Where is Pleasant Lake?
The eastern side of Pleasant Lake forms a natural border. It separates the town of Deerfield from the town of Northwood. This means the lake is shared between these two communities.
How Does the Water Flow?
Water from Pleasant Lake doesn't stay put! It flows north into another lake called Northwood Lake. From there, the water travels west through the Little Suncook River. This river then joins the Suncook River, which is a smaller river that eventually flows into the larger Merrimack River. It's like a watery journey from one place to another!
What Lives in Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake is a great home for many types of fish. It's known as both a "coldwater" and "warmwater" fishery. This means it has areas that are cool enough for fish like trout, and warmer spots for fish like bass.
Fish You Might Find
Some of the fish that live in Pleasant Lake include:
These different fish make the lake a lively place for fishing and observing nature!
