Fishing at Ulrich Lake, Floyd County, Indiana

• Overview

  Floyd County, Indiana, is where Ulrich Lake sits. The surface lies 951 feet up. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Floyd County are larger. Sellersburg lies 3.7 miles from the water. New Albany follows at 6.4 miles, then Clarksville at 6.5 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Ulrich Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name fantail darter, rainbow trout and central stoneroller. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Ulrich Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 76°F on average, January about 31°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Expect Ulrich Lake to follow that timing. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Floyds Knobs Lake is 4.2 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Ulrich Lake.