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Fishing in Hickory, PA

Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Hickory

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

Tomlinson Run Lake

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Black crappie

Tomlinson Run Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tomlinson Run Lake

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Black crappie

Tomlinson Run Lake

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Brown trout

Deer Creek

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Rainbow trout

Deer Creek

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Largemouth bass

Raccoon Lake

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Channel catfish

B Y Recreational Park Lake

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Rainbow trout

Deer Creek

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Brown trout

Deer Creek

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About Hickory fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Hickory, Pennsylvania. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 8,600 catches for Largemouth bass, 7,562 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 4,056 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Hickory

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

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Aggregate

4

Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

  • Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
  • Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
  • Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
  • Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

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40°17′44.5″N 80°18′18.7″W
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FAQ about Hickory fishing

Anglers in Hickory, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Chartiers Creek, Little Chartiers Creek, Canonsburg Lake, Montour Run, and Cross Creek Lake.
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