Hickory Run Lake Fishing Guide, Carbon County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Hickory Run Lake stands in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling bush. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Carbon County list holds plenty of bigger water. White Haven lies 4.8 miles from the water. After that come Towamensing Trails at 5.7 miles and Indian Mountain Lake at 9.6 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Hickory Run Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout, largemouth bass and walleye. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Hickory Run Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 23°F and July at about 68°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at late December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to Hickory Run Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows parking within 110 yards. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Sand Spring Lake is 1.1 miles off. The position on Hickory Run Lake is worth confirming on the day.