Hedges Lakes

Hedges Lakes is a reservoir in Indiana County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Hedges Lakes, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Hedges Lakes

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Hedges Lakes, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Hedges Lakes

Fish reported from Hedges Lakes include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Hedges Lakes largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Hedges Lakes respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Hedges Lakes for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Hedges Lakes.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

A simple bottom rig with cut bait or prepared bait is a practical channel catfish setup on Hedges Lakes.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hedges Lakes

Check the incoming-water end and the dam side before settling into a pattern, since they often fish like different lakes on Hedges Lakes. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Hedges Lakes that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Hedges Lakes

Early spring on Hedges Lakes calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Hedges Lakes anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Hedges Lakes is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.