Hickory Lake Campground Cooperative Association

New Northern Pike Regulations For 2018

Anglers on Hickory Lake (as well as all other lakes in the immediate Aitkin area) are allowed to harvest up to 10 Northern Pike however only two may be longer than 26″.  All Pike that are between 22 to 26 inches are to be immediately released as this is now a protected slot.

Please review the new regulations by following the link below as the limits are different depending on where you are in the state.

Minnesota Northern Pike Regulations

We have all complained for years about the number of small Pike in Hickory Lake, now is the chance to help thin the herd!

 

2018 State and Local Area Construction Projects

Just a quick update on area construction projects that are planned for this summer that may affect your travel times to the lake.


Hwy 169 — Aitkin

Description: Restore the historic Pine-Hickory Lakes Roadside Parking Area

Construction dates: Summer 2018

More information: mndot.gov/roadsides/historic/projects.html

 

Hwy 169 — Garrison

Description: Restore historic northbound Hwy 169 bridge over a creek, along Mille Lacs Lake, between Hwy 18 and the Garrison Public Water Access at Pike Point.

Construction Dates: July 9 to late October 2018

Traffic Impacts: Close bridge. Both directions to be single-lane traffic on southbound side of road. Garrison Public Water Access will be open.

More information: www.mndot.gov/d3/2018/garrison/

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