Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:04 PM
- Tide
- 2.559 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 — Tacoma · 24.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hicks Lake
| Location | Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hicks Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.022573, -122.803150 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Thurston |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hicks Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Hicks Lake in Lacey, Washington at coordinates 47.02257, -122.80315. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Hicks Lake is a public boat launch on Hicks Lake in Lacey, Thurston County, Washington. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hicks Lake
Is Hicks Lake free to use?
Yes, Hicks Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Lacey, Washington.
What water does Hicks Lake access?
Hicks Lake provides boat launch access to Hicks Lake in Lacey, Washington.
How do I get to Hicks Lake?
Hicks Lake is located at coordinates 47.022573, -122.803150 in Lacey, Washington. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Hicks Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.