Pulaski Lake - LCFPD
Info / Lake County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
Yes - More Info
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 6 acres
Fishing Outlook
Largemouth Bass
Good
Bass collected in our 2021 spring sampling had a catch rate that was well above our goal.The length frequency distribution shows sporadic reproduction, but enough to maintain a fairly nice bass population. The Proportional Stock Density (PSD)is considered balanced between immature and mature fish. Eleven percent of the sample exceeded the legal length limit of 15” long. The bass fishery was in good shape considering there is an ample amount of shore fishing access.
Bluegill
Very Good
Bluegill were fairly abundant and fish up to 7.3” were detected in our spring survey. The hard substrate and abundant shoreline vegetation provide adequate habitat for Bluegill to spawn an thrive and the abundant bass population seems to provide “enough” predation to crop off excess Bluegill and allow survivors to grow larger.
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Description
A diverse plant community provides habitat for small fish and invertebrates, however the lake becomes ringed with vegetation by mid-summer, which discourages angling.Fishery History
Miscellaneous species collected in our sampling include Green Sunfish, White Sucker, Gizzard Shad, and Goldfish. These fish were collected in low numbers and do not constitute significant parts of the fishery. Green Sunfish are ubiquitous and very tolerant to poor water quality, but when in the presence of more intolerant species like Largemouth Bass and Bluegill, are not indicators of tough lake conditions. Black and/or White Crappie may be more abundant than our data indicates. Crappie are difficult to collect with electrofishing gear and are often underrepresented.Site Regulations
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
- Channel Catfish: 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: 16 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit