Local Waters
Hickory Run
White Haven, PA · about 59 hours from Maupin (typical, off-peak)
State-park trout next to the Turnpike.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Smallmouth bass
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Trout
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Sunfish and crappie
Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel.
- Season
- Legal on most trout water. Limestone springs stay cooler. Confirm PFBC. Official rule
- Park
- Hickory Run State Park lots. Mud Run delayed-harvest is in the park.
- Walk in
- Park trails.
- Wading
- Confirm flow before you step in.
- Usual window
- After opening day; confirm PFBC for this week.
- Friday conditions
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NW 1 mph around dawn. Fine to go.
- Sky
- ⛅ 80° partly
- Sun and moon
- Rise 6:24 · 🌕 Full moon · Set 7:44
- Wind at dawn
- NW 1 mph · Clear · 54°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: NW 1 mph
- 10am: NNW 1 mph
- 2pm: NNW 5 mph
- dusk: NNW 7 mph
- Flow
- 294 cfs · 3.55 ft · 70°F water · 5:30 pm · Lehigh R bl Francis E Walter Res nr White Haven PA · USGS gauge
- Next dawn (Saturday)
- WNW 2 mph around dawn. Fine to go. · WNW 2 mph
- A setup that belongs here
- 4-wt.
- Notes
- State park. C&R ALO on Hickory Run below Saylorsville Dam; DHALO on Mud Run in the park. Confirm PFBC and DCNR.
Overnight plan: Friday evening and Saturday dawn. Book two nights if you want the morning. Drive time is to the stay, then a few minutes to the water.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
Evening Hatch — book a day
Lake Harmony, PA · wade / shore · Half or full day — ask the shop
Good for: Lehigh Gorge, Poconos creeks, Delaware Water Gap
Shop desk. Precision Fly & Tackle / Evening Hatch.