It is accessible from U.S. Route 50 via County Route 5. Built in 1980 at an elevation of 877 feet, this lake was opened to fishing in 1981. A concrete boat ramp, handicap fishing pier, camping areas, a swimming beach, and other recreational facilities are available. A foot trail surrounding the entire lake provides bank fishing access. Electric motors only are allowed and the use of live minnows as bait is prohibited.
Camping is only available during the summer months.
Mountwood Lake provides spring fishing for trout, and warmwater fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, channel cat- fish and tiger musky. May. Trout are caught from both the shore and boats at Mountwood Lake. Boat fishermen generally troll small spinners at slow speeds. The depth at which trout will be found depends on water temperature. In general, trout are found near the water surface in February and March and deeper as the surface water temperature increases.