Fishing

UPDATE August 9th – BEACH 5 REMAINS CLOSED

Friday, July 9th, 2021

LAKE 4 – UPPER EAST HIGHLAND LAKE – BEACH CLOSURE POTENTIAL HAB – AVOID CONTACT WITH THE WATER Beach 5 has been closed to swimming until further notice. Owners on Upper East Highland Lake are strongly cautioned to avoid contact with the water until this Advisory is lifted. The Club received notice on Friday, July […]

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Fish Stocking Update – October, 2020

Friday, October 30th, 2020

As the first snow of the season fell throughout our community HLCC Fish Committee members Mark Grammerstorf, Bob Reffelt, Jim Stephens and I assembled at the Clubhouse parking lot awaiting arrival of a fish delivery from Zetts Fish Farms of Drifting, PA, a family operation servicing the Club for more than 20 years. This year […]

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Kids’ Fishing Derby – Saturday, July 8, 2017 – 8 am

Wednesday, June 28th, 2017

On Saturday, July 8, the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held on the dam on Lake 4 along Cherry Ridge Road from 8 am to 1 pm. Awards are given for the largest bass, muskie, walleye, and panfish caught. Registration begins at the dam at 8 am, and weigh-ins are held throughout the day. […]

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Kids’ Fishing Derby – Saturday, July 9 – 8 am to 1 pm

Sunday, June 26th, 2016

On Saturday, July 9 the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held on the dam on Lake 4 along Cherry Ridge Road from 8 am to 1 pm. Awards are given for the largest bass, muskie, walleye, and panfish caught. Registration begins at the dam at 8 am, and weigh-ins are held throughout the day. […]

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CANCELED: Ice Fishing Derby – Saturday, February 13

Thursday, February 11th, 2016

Feb. 11 Update: due to open water this week and extremely variable ice conditions, the Ice Fishing Derby for Saturday has been canceled. Check back frequently to learn whether the Fishing committee volunteers plan to reschedule this event.

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Ice Fishing Derby – Saturday, February 13

Monday, February 8th, 2016

Depending on ice conditions, the 22nd Annual Highland Lakes Ice Fishing Derby will take place from 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday, February 13, on the Main Lake. Awards will be given for the largest bass, muskie, walleye, and panfish (perch, sunny, crappie). Registration and weigh-in will take place at the Highland Lakes Clubhouse […]

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Ice Fishing Derby – Saturday, Feb. 7

Monday, February 2nd, 2015

The 21st Annual Highland Lakes Ice Fishing Derby will take place from 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, February 7, on the Main Lake. Awards will be given for the largest bass, muskie, walleye, and panfish (perch, sunny, crappie). Pickerel are excluded from the contest this year, please release if caught. Registration and weigh-in will […]

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Ice Fishing Derby Sat. Feb 15 – Canceled

Friday, February 14th, 2014

The February 15th Ice Fishing Derby has been canceled due to the 2 foot+ depth of snow on the lakes, making it exceptionally difficult to walk and to render assistance if necessary. The Fishing committee will try to reschedule if possible. Announcements of a new date (if any) will be made here.

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Ice Fishing Derby – Saturday, Feb. 15 – 8 am

Friday, January 24th, 2014

The 20th Annual Highland Lakes Ice Fishing Derby will take place from 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, February 15 on the Main Lake. Awards will be given for the largest Bass, Muskie, Walleye, and Panfish (Perch, Sunny, Crappie). Pickerel are excluded from the contest this year. Registration and weigh-in will take place at […]

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Walleye and Bait Fish Stocked

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

Tuesday morning October 29th was a little chilly but the perfect day for members of the HLCC Fish Committee to accept delivery of fish for stocking in our lakes. Mike Zetts from Zetts Fish Hatchery arrived on schedule after a last minute confirmation of our order and were met by committee volunteers at the clubhouse. […]

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Ice Fishing Derby – Saturday, Feb. 16 – 8 am

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

Updated February 14: The Nineteenth Annual Highland Lakes Ice Fishing Derby will take place from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 16 on the Main Lake. Awards will be given for the largest Bass, Muskie, Walleye, and Panfish (Perch, Sunny, Crappie). Pickerel are excluded from the contest this year. Registration and weigh-in will […]

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Enjoy the Lake in Winter … Carefully

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

As the weather gets colder, we can look forward to enjoying the lakes in another season. There’s a lot of fun ahead as the temperature drops for all of our lake members – skating, ice boating, and ice fishing. However, it’s important to make sure that you approach the ice cautiously; you can’t always tell […]

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