HICKORY RUN
Hickory Run, located in Northeast Pennsylvania, offers
fishing for both wild brown and brook trout. This beautiful,
freestone trout stream begins its journey above SR 534
and flows for approximately five miles through Hickory
Run State Park, eventually joining the Lehigh River.
The upper part of Hickory Run, above SR 534, is small
and seems to hold fewer fish than the lower section of
river. Starting at SR 534, there is a Catch
and Release area that extends 1.6 miles; From Sand
Spring Run downstream to the mouth. This area helps keep
the wild population of trout abundant. Brown and brook
trout are in excellent numbers here, giving anglers the
opportunity to catch spooky, wild fish with light tackle.
A 2- to 4-weight rod and light tippets are sufficient,
especially when water levels drop.
Most of the stream is characterized by riffles and
runs, with a few small pools primarily found in its
lower reaches. Trees line the banks, providing shade
for its wild trout. The stream averages 15 to 25 feet
in width and at times, casting can be challenging.
During periods of low flows, 6X to 8X leaders and tiny
flies are necessary to fool these fish. You'll find
some good hatches of larger Mayflies, so your tippet
size can be larger and fishing can be a little less
challenging, especially early in the season. |
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You can gain access to Hickory Run via SR 534, which
crosses the river at the top of the catch-and-release
area. Here you can walk along Hickory Run Path, which
follows the west side of the stream, to access the creek.
Hatches on Hickory Run include a few Mayflies, Caddis,
and Stoneflies. Terrestrials also are important during
late spring and summer. Nymphs can be fished in the
deeper riffles, runs, and pools you'll find.
Hickory Run is a small creek, so if your idea of quality
fishing is on a big river, you've come to the wrong
place. Anglers who enjoy small-stream fishing will
love this beautiful, Pocono Mountain creek. |
MUD RUN
Located in Northeast Pennsylvania, Mud Run flows for
approximately seven miles, with a 2.5-mile stretch flowing
through Hickory Run State Forest. This rock-strewn creek
does not follow its namesake. Over a rocky bottom, Mud
Run flows past large boulders and waterfalls that create
beautiful pools, pockets, riffles, and runs.
Mud Run begins its journey above SR 115, tumbling
down to the Lehigh River. On its way, it flows through
Indian Mountain Lake and past the towns of Meckesville
and Albrightsville before it enters Hickory Run State
Park. Trees and shrubs line much of its banks, keeping
the creek fairly cool into the summer months. A Delayed
Harvest Artificial Lures Only section is located
within the 2.5 mile stretch that flows through Hickory
run State Park. The section of the creek that is located
in the Park limits flows through a beautiful wooded
ravine. This is the most productive and accessible
section of Mud Run for fishing. Good numbers of trout
can be found throughout the pools, pockets, and runs
that make up this stretch of river.
Access to Mud Run is available from SR 534 in Hickory
Run State Park. The river is at its best here, but
the only way to reach the creek is by hiking. Unfortunately,
no roads run parallel to the creek, so easy access
is not available. Above the Park SR 534 and SR 903
cross the creek, enabling access, but outside of the
Park much of Mud Run is posted. Overall, hiking down
one of the trails that lead to the creek will provide
you with the best access and fishing opportunities.
Below the Park, the creek is posted for almost its
entire length, except for a small area near its mouth
where it meets the Lehigh River. Hatches on Mud Run
include Hendricksons, Blue-winged
Olives, Light
Cahills, and March
Browns, just to name a few. You'll find other Mayflies
on Mud Run , but many of them are unpredictable. Terrestrials
and Caddis also are dependable flies to carry along
in your box. Nymphs and streamers will fill in when
dry-fly fishing is slow. Most of the fishing on Mud
Run is possible because it's stocked, although you
will find a number of wild brown and brook trout. Light
leaders and a small-weight rod, such as a 2 or 3 weight,
will be enough to fish this beautiful, small stream. |
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