Fishing at Ulrich Lake, Pulaski County, Illinois

• Overview

  Ulrich Lake belongs to Pulaski County, Illinois. It sits in rolling hill country. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Ground here is low by Illinois standards. Supplies mean a trip to La Center, 12 miles off. Then Vienna, 13 miles, and Metropolis, 17 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Ulrich Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Pulaski County: longear sunfish, bluegill, orangespotted sunfish, warmouth and bantam sunfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Ulrich Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 32°F to 79°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It holds true on Ulrich Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Shelby Lake at 4.2 miles is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Ulrich Lake in what we hold.