The US Forest Service maintains free fishing and picnic areas along the north shore of the lake. The entrance to the USFS area is on the right, just prior to the entrance to the Lake Hemet Store and Campground. Owned by the US Forest Service, there is no fee required to use the lake. DFG stocks the lake. There is a daily bag limit of 5 trout.
People staying at the campground have first priority on boat rentals.
Sailboats, windsurfer's, jet skis, canoes, kayaks and inflatable boats are prohibited.