Vegetation is confined to a shallow ledge around much of the shore. During drought, water levels recede past this vegetation and leave an open-water lake. A 378-acre lake south of S.R. 40 just west of S.R. 19. An unmaintained boat ramp provides small boat access during normal water level conditions. The water is very clear with limited vegetation.
Most bass are small and slow-growing, but an occasional trophy is caught.
The clear water may hamper fishing success since angler and fish can see each other. Live bait fished with light line at dusk or dawn is best for bass. Some anglers prefer to troll live bait near grassy edges for bass. Casting to the fish, rather than dropping the bait straight down to fish will produce better results. There are approximately 600 natural lakes within the boundaries of the Ocala National Forest.