The first three, Lightning, Flash and Strike are canoeable. There is a short 15 minute portage between Lightning and Flash lakes and a longer 30 minute portage between Flash and Strike lakes. No motorized boats are allowed on these lakes. Canoes, row boats and kayaks can be rented from Manning Park Lodge . A boat launch is available next to the boat rental building at the Lightning Lake Day Use area.
Trout fishing is good at Lightning Lake, Flash Lake and Strike Lake.
The fish in these lakes are small but plentiful. For the hardy hiker Poland Lake and Nicomen Lake offer good fishing as well. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate license . Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.