Trollers can use rapala and flatfish. There is good access on the unimproved boat ramp. Porcupine is popular for swimming and camping. Plan to come back in the fall to see the beautiful kokanee salmon fun upstream. The reservoir is closed to the possession of okanee salmon with any red color from August 15 to September 30.
Ice fishing is good, but winter access is limited.
This high mountain lake is surrounded by beautiful wild flowers and many excellent camping spots. It opens in late June or July, after the snow has melted. The lake is planted with rainbow trout. For fly fishing, use winged may flies or try powerbait and a bobber. Small spinners with gold blades work good.