Hickory Hollow Lake, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Hickory Hollow Lake in Guernsey County, Ohio. The ground round it is farm and woodlot. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Cambridge, is 12 miles away. After that come Newcomerstown at 13 miles and Gnadenhutten at 14 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Hickory Hollow Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name green sunfish, white sucker, bluegill and greenside darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Hickory Hollow Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 27°F to 72°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Hickory Hollow Lake. Short days concentrate it into a narrow window.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Winterset Lake is 4.5 miles distant. Signs at Hickory Hollow Lake carry more weight than any list.