Fishing Lutticken South Pond in Tazewell County, Illinois

• Overview

  Out in Tazewell County, Illinois, sits Lutticken South Pond. It sits in pine and birch country. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. Most waters listed here for Tazewell County are larger. The town to know is Marquette Heights, 2.4 miles out. Beyond it, North Pekin at 2.6 miles and Pekin at 2.7 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lutticken South Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Tazewell County names common carp, white perch and goldfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lutticken South Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 76°F and January reads 23°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice-out usually falls in mid March, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Expect the water usable from around mid March until roughly late December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. At Lutticken South Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Part of this sits inside or beside John T McNaughton Park, so read the notices. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Home Lake is 0.1 miles off. Confirm before you fish Lutticken South Pond.