Zanders Creek, a managed creek feeding the two lakes, is stocked annually with rainbow and brown trout. Both lakes contain largemouth bass, as well as abundant panfish which provide an enjoyable challenge to many young anglers. Beckman Lake also contains northern pike, bluegill, and catfish. Because of the 95-acre combined surface area of the two lakes, only electric motorboats are permitted. V isitors to the area find a full complement of picnic facilities with convenient parking near both lakes.
Picnic areas contain shelters, tables, grills, playground equipment, water and restrooms.
All picnic sites have a lake view. Along this trail, walkers may find numerous song birds, five species of frogs, killdeer, northern brown water snakes, muskrats, and snapping, painted turtles. The endangered Blandings turtles and many species of water-loving birds are also in the area. Y ellowstone Lake State Park offers over 150 camping units, picnicking, hiking, fishing, hunting, and an array of water sports. Twelve miles of public snowmobile trails also link into Lafayette County's vast network of privately-funded snowmobile routes.