Hickey Lake Fishing Guide, Waukesha County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Set in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, this is Hickey Lake. It stands 938 feet above sea level. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Waukesha County are larger. Merton lies 4.5 miles from the water. Milwaukee is the closest city, 24 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Hickey Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name common carp, bluegill and brown trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Anyone new to Hickey Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 17°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly early December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Plan any trip to Hickey Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A carry of 0.9 miles from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Lowes Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Hickey Lake as something to verify.