Hickory Lake

Hickory Lake northwest of Piney Wood Lake is a reservoir in Washington County, Illinois. Hickory Lake northwest of Piney Wood Lake holds about 75 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Hickory Lake

Hickory Lake northwest of Piney Wood Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Hickory Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Hickory Lake northwest of Piney Wood Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hickory Lake

On a first trip to Hickory northwest of Piney Wood, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Hickory Lake

Spring around Hickory northwest of Piney Wood is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Hickory northwest of Piney Wood can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.