Bird watchers can enjoy the western grebe, osprey, white pelicans, swans, and the namesake of the land, the Bald Eagle. Deer, coyotes, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, and an occasional bear or mountain lion roam the basin. The 15 mile reach of Eagle Lake, with the prevailing southwesterly afternoon and evening breeze, provide extraordinary sailing and windsurfing all summer long. The warm summer waters also accommodate a wide variety of water sports. Two marinas, two general stores, two restaurants, two gas stations and a 5,000 foot air strip complete the services available to the community.
Eagle Lake is a unique national treasure, a rare and fragile resource.
To insure the preservation of the pristine beauty the basin planning is governed by the Eagle Lake Interagency Board. Input is received from five agencies that have jurisdiction over resources and land management. The vast majority of the land is within the public domain, resulting in on 800 plus residents of five small subdivisions. Looming three foot white capped waves frequently challenge sailors of all skill levels. Often by late afternoon or early evening the Eagle Lake winds relent .