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
| 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 |