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Hicks Lake Thurston County

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Hicks Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Thurston County, Washington. At an elevation of 182 ft. and 162.3 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, brown trout, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. Hicks Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Hicks Lake Stocking Reports

Hicks Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 6.25 lbs. This year so far, there has been 4 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.55 lbs. In the past, Hicks Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.55 lbs.

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Hicks Lake Map

Hicks Lake Fish Species

Hicks Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for black crappie. There is also a chance to catch bluegill, brown trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bass throughout the year.

Hicks Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Hicks Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with largemouth bass. Rainbow trout is also a popular species to fish for at Hicks Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

Nearby Lakes Similar to Hicks Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Hicks Lake, including Long Lake, Chambers Lake, Pattison Lake, Ward Lake and St. Clair Lake.

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