In the river fishing is good as one can catch catfish, flatheads, freshwater drum, carp, bluegill, largemouth bass and spotted bass. Along the banks there are wood ducks, foxes, gray squirrels, white-tail deer, raccoons, opossum and groundhogs. Many of the species may be seen during the float downstream. Medical assistance from doctors and hospitals may be obtained in Bedford. Access to the river is easy because the river parallels the road, but the canoe must be carried down the gradual slope of the river bank approximately 25-30 feet.
Parking is only available along the roadside.
The Lawrenceport Dam located about five hours downstream from the put-in requires a portage on the right. The car shuttle starting at the put-in site moves west on Medora Pike to Sparksville. Go west to Fort Ritner then turn right on Lawrence County Road 1050 E, heading north. The 12.6 mile section between Lawrenceport and the U.S. 50, State Road 37 bridge is approximately a five-hour float. Beyond the heavy vegetation agricultural land predominates.