A River walk has been constructed in the City passing along more than 2.5 miles of open shoreline. On the River walk one can stroll, jog or roller blade uninterrupted while viewing the magnificent scenery and activities on the Lake. Lake Pepin is one of the finest sail boating lakes in all of Minnesota. The Lake City marina is the largest small boat marina on the Mississippi and is located two blocks to the east of the downtown business district. Many other water activities are easily accessible from three public boat launch facilities and a private marina in Lake City.
Fishermen have access to the lake from either shore fishing piers or boats.
A public fish cleaning house in Roschen Park facilitates preparation of the day's catch. Numerous fishing tournaments are held. As a boundary water, fishing is open all year long. The Lake attracts many species of birds. Spring and fall migrations of waterfowl can be seen from the shores, parks and even homes along the river.