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Little Hickory Creek

Allegheny Region Tactical Dashboard

Access: Good
Not to be confused with East or West Hickory. Enters the Allegheny River near Trunkeyville.

Creek

Inland Waters

PFBC Stocked

N/A

2' / 4'

Tactical Profile

Primary Habitat: Bouldery runs with steep valley walls and cold-water seeps

Target Species: Brook Trout Brown Trout

Full Species List: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Creek Chub, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crayfish

Best Strategy: The mouth of this creek is a major thermal refuge for River Smallmouth in August.

Recommended Baits: Tube Jigs (at mouth), Spinners (upstream), Midges

Launch & Access Points

No formal boat launches recorded. Check shore access points.

2026 Season Outlook

SpeciesPA (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