Fishing Hickory Lake in Vigo County, Indiana

• Overview

  The Vigo County entry here is Hickory Lake, in Indiana. The country here is mixed woodland. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Vigo County. Jasonville sits 6.3 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Middlebury at 6.7 miles and Farmersburg at 7.5 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hickory Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Vigo County names bluegill, longear sunfish, green sunfish, johnny darter and gizzard shad. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Hickory Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 76°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Hickory Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Lake Shakamak at 4.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Hickory Lake for certain.