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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Pulaski, MN
- How big is Lake Pulaski?
- How deep is Lake Pulaski?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Pulaski?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Pulaski area?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Pulaski?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Pulaski?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Pulaski?
How big is Lake Pulaski?
How deep is Lake Pulaski?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Pulaski?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Bluntnose Minnow, Emerald Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mimic Shiner, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Lake Pulaski area?
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Are there boat launches on Lake Pulaski?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Pulaski?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Pulaski?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Lake Pulaski is a 702 acre, highly developed lake located within the City of Buffalo. It has relatively high water clarity for this area, making it a popular recreational lake. There is one public access on the southwest side of the lake. Adjacent to the public access is a public swim beach and fishing pier. Standard surveys are conducted approximately every five years to assess what species of fish are present, how many, and what sizes. The most recent survey was done in 2010. Eurasian milfoil is common in the lake and boaters should use care not to spread this invasive species to other lakes.
The number of Walleye caught in Lake Pulaski is one of the highest in the Sauk Rapids Area. Walleye ranged in length from 9 to 25 inches, averaging 19 inches and over 2 pounds. Walleye grow fast in Lake Pulaski, reaching 15 inches in two years. This is likely due to an abundant food source; along with clear water, this can make Walleye angling challenging. Walleye fingerlings are stocked in the lake every other year.
Lake Pulaski provides anglers with an excellent opportunity to harvest Northern Pike. Although numbers were lower than the previous survey, Northern Pike are still abundant. Pike were seen as large as 32 inches and averaged 21 inches and 2 pounds. The combination of high abundance and average size make Northern Pike an excellent species to target and harvest for a meal.
Lake Pulaski also provides anglers with the opportunity to catch high numbers of Largemouth Bass; the catch rate during May electrofishing was much higher than the Sauk Rapids Area average. Largemouth Bass were captured as large as 18 inches and averaged over 13 inches. Smallmouth Bass also exist in low numbers.
Sunfish and crappies can provide anglers with plenty of action. Black Crappie numbers were higher than in 2010 and higher than in similar lakes. Black Crappie ranged in length from 5 to 16 inches with an average length of 8 inches. Bluegill numbers were within the expected range of values for lakes similar to Pulaski, but were higher than in 2010. Bluegill were mostly small; lengths ranged from 2 to 7.5 inches with an average length of 5 inches.
Only a few Yellow Perch were caught; the average length was 6 inches. Other species caught included: Black Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.
What is the average air temp for Lake Pulaski?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Pulaski...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Constance Lake | 1.3 mi | 175 | 23 ft |
| Buffalo Lake | 3.3 mi | 1,552 | 33 ft |
| Light Foot Lake | 3.6 mi | 69 | 22 ft |
| South Twin Lake | 4.0 mi | 44 | 19 ft |
| North Berthiaume Lake | 4.0 mi | 24 | 43 ft |
| Mink Lake | 4.0 mi | 94 | 36 ft |
| South Berthiaume Lake | 4.0 mi | 20 | 73 ft |
| North Twin Lake | 4.1 mi | 49 | 58 ft |
| Black Lake | 4.1 mi | 98 | 50 ft |
| Cedar Lake | 4.4 mi | 163 | 47 ft |
