Hicks Lake

launch point

Approach the boat launch on Ruddell Rd from the north or south. Turn east onto 25th Ave. SE, and then turn a right (south) onto Hicks Lake Rd SE. Drive past the Wanschers Community Park entrance on your left and continue to the public boat launch and fishing entrance.

Land Mangers

• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Hicks Lake
• City of Lacey Parks and Recreation: Public Boat Launches
• City of Lacey Parks and Recreation: Wanschers Community Park

Information for Leaders

Scheduling & Permits

• If you are scheduling this as a non-course related activity, please limit your group size to the recommended party size. The maximum party size is for use by course field trips only, and includes both students and instructors. Group size maximums do not reflect how course field trips are run (in smaller groups of students and instructors), but allow for course leaders to register the course in our system.
• If you are scheduling a course field trip, please contact our Member Services Team to confirm the field trip and any permitting regulations.

• Suitable Activities: Sea Kayaking
• Seasons: Year-round, August
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
• Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 50
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 50