Four launching sites are conveniently located around the lake. These sites have a total of seven ramps for fishing, leisure boating and sailboating access. Boats, motors, canoes and paddleboats may be rented at the boat house. Popular species of game include rabbits, pheasants and quail. The lake offers a variety of fishing, boating and swimming opportunities.
Trails offer visitors scenic views of wooded hills, marshy areas and meadows.
The area is open year-round and provides a maximum of outdoor recreation activities. Nearby Towns Pleasant Creek lies approximately 15 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids and 40 miles southeast of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area. Palo is located 5 miles south.