Where is West Hickory Lake?

West Hickory Lake is a lake in Carroll County, Illinois. Its water-quality measurements are published by Illinois EPA and shown on this page as reported.

How deep is West Hickory Lake?

West Hickory Lake has a maximum depth of 5 feet and an average depth of 3 feet. The lake covers 925 acres.

Are there boat ramps on West Hickory Lake?

West Hickory Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Miller's Landing. Public access is listed as yes.

Can I fish at West Hickory Lake?

West Hickory Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Illinois's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.

West Hickory Lake

Carroll County, Illinois925 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Illinois EPA for this lake.

Max depth

5 ft

Bathymetric survey

Area

925 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

28.7 mi

Measured length

5 ft max depth
Public access

See the measurements Directions Where to stay

West Hickory Lake in Carroll County, Illinois has water-quality measurements published by Illinois EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 5 ft. Surface area: 925 acres.

Loading map…

West Hickory Lake is a 925-acre lake in Carroll County, Illinois with a maximum depth of 5 feet (3-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Illinois EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What West Hickory Lake is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether West Hickory Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

Compare swimming lakes near Rockford →

Get alerts for West Hickory Lake →

Water quality measurements for West Hickory Lake

These are the measurements Illinois EPA publishes for West Hickory Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

Ask about West Hickory Lake

Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.

Lake Details

Max depth

5 ft

Average depth

3 ft

Surface area

925 acres

Shoreline

28.7 mi

Public access

Yes

Listed by Illinois EPA

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

Miller's LandingPublic

Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps

Stays via Stay22

Stays near West Hickory Lake

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near West Hickory Lake in Carroll County, Illinois — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.

Top-rated places to stay near West Hickory Lake

Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Illinois’s top lakes →

Follow West Hickory Lake’s readings

Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.

Or email

Fishing West Hickory Lake

→ West Hickory Lake fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Nearby Lakes in Carroll County

Horseshoe Lake2.6 miView →Bowens Lake4.4 miView →Misquakee Lake4.9 miView →Cheek Slough4.6 miView →Spring Lake—View →Timber Lake11.5 ft clear—View →

Frequently asked questions about West Hickory Lake

Where is West Hickory Lake?: West Hickory Lake is a lake in Carroll County, Illinois. Its water-quality measurements are published by Illinois EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of West Hickory Lake?: West Hickory Lake in Carroll County, Illinois has water-quality measurements published by Illinois EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 5 ft. Surface area: 925 acres.
Is West Hickory Lake safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is West Hickory Lake?: West Hickory Lake has a maximum depth of 5 feet and an average depth of 3 feet. The lake covers 925 acres.
Are there boat ramps on West Hickory Lake?: West Hickory Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Miller's Landing. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at West Hickory Lake?: West Hickory Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Illinois's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.