East Hickory Creek
Allegheny Region Tactical Dashboard
Access: Good
Famous Forest County stream with special regulation areas.
Creek
Inland Waters
PFBC Stocked
N/A
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Tactical Profile
Primary Habitat: Long riffles, deep limestone-like pools
Target Species: Brown Trout Rainbow Trout
Full Species List: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Crappie, Crayfish, Hellgrammites
Best Strategy: Focus on the DHALO section for larger holdover trout.
Recommended Baits: Wooly Buggers, Stonefly Nymphs
Launch & Access Points
No formal boat launches recorded. Check shore access points.
2026 Season Outlook
| Species | PA (PFBC) | NY (DEC) |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Apr 4 | Apr 1 |
| Walleye | May 2 | May 1 |
| Bass | Jun 13 | Jun 15 |
| Northern Pike | Jan 1 | May 1 |
| Muskellunge | Jan 1 | Jun 1 |
| Yellow Perch | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |
| Catfish | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |