East Hickory Creek

Region: Allegheny National Forest / Kinzua Area

Famous Forest County stream with special regulation areas.

Creek
Good
N/A
No

Tactical Info

Habitat: Long riffles, deep limestone-like pools

Target Species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

All Species Found: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, White Crappie

Best Strategy: Focus on the DHALO section for larger holdover trout.

Recommended Baits: Wooly Buggers, Stonefly Nymphs

2026 Fishing Seasons

SpeciesPA (PFBC)NY (DEC)
Trout (Inland Streams) Apr 4 - Sep 7 Apr 1 - Oct 15
Trout (Stocked Lakes) Apr 4 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
Bass (Largemouth/Small) Jun 13 - Dec 31 Jun 15 - Nov 30
Walleye May 2 - Mar 14 May 1 - Mar 15
Northern Pike Jan 1 - Dec 31 May 1 - Mar 15
Muskellunge (All) Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jun 1 - Nov 30
Pickerel Jan 1 - Dec 31 May 1 - Mar 15
Yellow Perch Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
Crappie / Sunfish Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
Catfish (All) Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
American Shad Jan 1 - Dec 31 Jan 1 - Dec 31
Striped Bass (Inland) Jan 1 - Dec 31 Apr 1 - Nov 30

📅 2026 Fishing Calendar

Species JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Trout--StockPEAKPEAKFair--FallFall--
WalleyeIceIceRiverSpawnGoodPEAKFairFairGoodPEAKPEAKIce
Smallmouth---PrePEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKDeep--
MuskyIce-PrePEAKGoodFair--FallPEAKPEAKIce