Hicks Lake
WDFW logged 3 trout stocking dates at Hicks Lake in 2026 so far, 6,933 fish in all. The latest was on Apr 21, 2026. WDFW lists it as “Hicks Lk (Thur)”.
WDFW data pulled . Latest record in the WDFW data for any water: Nov 4, 2026.
Hicks Lake in numbers
- fish stocked in 2026, through Nov 6
- 6,933
- by the same date in 2025
- 9,920
- in all of 2025
- 9,920
Every stocking record
Every trout and kokanee release WDFW lists for this water in the last two years, newest first, then yearly totals since 2020. Counts include fry and fingerlings as well as catchable trout: WDFW calls catchable fish “legals”. Fish per pound is WDFW’s figure for each release; fewer fish per pound means bigger fish.
| Date | Species | Fish | Life stage | Fish per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21 | Rainbow trout2,600 fish · Legals | 2,600 | Legals | 2.3 |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow trout1,833 fish · Legals | 1,833 | Legals | 1.25 |
| Apr 17 | Rainbow trout2,500 fish · Legals | 2,500 | Legals | 2.28 |
| Date | Species | Fish | Life stage | Fish per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | Rainbow trout1,071 fish · Legals | 1,071 | Legals | 2.2 |
| May 28 | Rainbow trout1,003 fish · Legals | 1,003 | Legals | 1.9 |
| May 12 | Rainbow trout1,000 fish · Legals | 1,000 | Legals | 2.07 |
| Apr 22 | Rainbow trout1,230 fish · Legals | 1,230 | Legals | 2.03 |
| Apr 22 | Rainbow trout886 fish · Fry | 886 | Fry | 432 |
| Apr 21 | Rainbow trout3,010 fish · Legals | 3,010 | Legals | 2.15 |
| Apr 21 | Rainbow trout1,720 fish · Legals | 1,720 | Legals | 1 |
| Year | Stocking dates | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 6,933 |
| 2025 | 5 | 9,920 |
| 2024 | 4 | 12,368 |
| 2023 | 4 | 11,605 |
| 2022 | 5 | 12,503 |
| 2021 | 3 | 16,753 |
| 2020 | 5 | 18,288 |
Trout stocked each year
2026 is outlined because the year is not over. The tallest full year is yellow. Counts include fry and fingerlings.
What is stocked here
| Species | Fish | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 88,370 | 100% |
Map point 47.0219, -122.7971: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this lake (feature 1505488). It marks the water, not a parking lot or a boat launch.
Closest waters on this site
Straight-line distance between USGS map points, not driving distance.
Also in Thurston County: Long Lake, Lake St. Clair, Summit Lake, Offutt Lake, Pattison Lake, Munn Lake, Clear Lake, Black Lake.
Source: WDFW Fish Plants dataset, data.wa.gov, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Pulled . Check the agency and the current fishing rules before you go.
Near Hicks Lake
Boat access, bait shops, rentals and places to stay within 10 miles. Distances are straight lines from the map point of the water, not driving distance.
- Boat ramps1 · concrete
- Boarding floatNo
- Parking lots1
- Restrooms1
- CampingNo
- Open4th Saturday in April - October 31
From the WDFW access area page. WDFW: a Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required at all WDFW recreation lands.
Boats, kayaks and marinas
nearest 3- Swantown Boatworksmarina · Olympia5.1 mi
- Swantown Marina and Boatworksmarina · Olympia5.3 mi
- Blu Notte Yacht Chartersboat rental · Olympia5.3 mi
Fishing guides and charters
1 listed- Rob's Guide Servicefishing charter · Olympia4.5 mi
Campgrounds and RV parks
nearest 3- Alonda Villa Mobile Home ParkRV park · Olympia2.8 mi
- Land Yacht Harbor RV Park and Event CenterRV park · Olympia3.1 mi
- Lost Lake RV ResortRV park · Olympia4.5 mi
Lodging
nearest 3- Casa Del Sheahotel · Lacey1.9 mi
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Olympiahotel · Olympia2.1 mi
- Super 8 Lacey Olympiamotel · Lacey2.1 mi
Businesses: Overture Maps Foundation open places data (release 2026-10-21.0, pulled 2026-11-06), from the businesses’ public listings. We have not visited them and do not rank them. Hours and services change, so call ahead.