Hicks Lake
Hicks Lake is near Evart in Osceola County. It is a mid-size lake with a public ramp and a mix of panfish, bass and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hicks Lake boat rampRamp14648 Hicks Lake Rd, Evart. One concrete lane and about 5 trailer spaces. DNR managed.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Hicks Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Hicks Lake ↗Local tips
- Parking is limited, so arrive early on weekends.
- Fish the deeper basin for perch in summer.
- Work weed edges for bass and pike.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.