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Hickory Ridge Pond

Hickory Ridge Pond is a reservoir in Illinois, near Shelby County.

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Hickory Ridge Pond is a pond in Shelby County, Illinois. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for Hickory Ridge Pond.

What to Expect at Hickory Ridge Pond

Hickory Ridge Pond 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 Ridge Pond

A reliable current fish list was not found for Hickory Ridge Pond, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hickory Ridge Pond

On a first trip to Hickory Ridge, 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 Ridge Pond

Spring on Hickory Ridge 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 on Hickory Ridge can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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