Hickory Hills Lake Fishing near Lunenburg, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Hickory Hills Lake is listed under Worcester County, Massachusetts. The country round it is mixed forest from end to end. At 310 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 4.3 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. Few waters listed in Worcester County are bigger. Nearest town is Lunenburg, 1.4 miles off. Townsend is 4 miles and Fitchburg 5.2 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hickory Hills Lake

  Recorded depth comes to 20 ft. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name bluegill, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Hickory Hills Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 22°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. From about early April to around late December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Hickory Hills Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. The water sits inside or beside a nature reserve, so expect extra rules. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Bixby Reservoir, 2.2 miles out. For Hickory Hills Lake in particular, ask before you travel.