Hicklin Lake

Hicklin Lake is a saltwater spot in Washington, United States, and the kind of place where tide does most of the work. The hours either side of high water tend to be the most productive on the coast here. At Hicklin Lake, structure — reefs, drop-offs, headlands, harbour walls — concentrates baitfish, and predators follow. A good local rule: if the bait isn't where you expect it to be, the fish won't be either.

Location

47.5032, -122.3451 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

BluegillYellow bullheadBlack bullheadCommon carpLargemouth bassYellow perch

Fishing Techniques

• For Bluegill

  Fish near structure like docks, weeds, or submerged trees where bluegill seek cover and food.

• For Yellow bullhead

  Fish near the bottom, as yellow bullheads are bottom feeders. Use a slip bobber to suspend your bait just off the bottom in deeper water.

• For Black bullhead

  Fish near the bottom in areas with structure like weeds or submerged logs, as black bullheads are bottom feeders that prefer cover.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Hicklin Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Hicklin Lake should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Washington before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Hicklin Lake.

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