Trolling small lures, and spinning gear seems to be the most popular methods of fishing, and is best fished in the spring and fall. Engine power restrictions are in effect. Homes and cottages are visible around the lake as well as campsites on the road side. Forested hills surround the lake. A number of inlet and outlet creeks dot the shoreline.
Some areas have useable beaches, with other areas having forest right to the shore.
The lake bottom consists of sand, fine gravel and some boulders. Echo supports a Cutthroat fishery while Elbow is stocked with Rainbow trout. Fish are small but numerous. Dickson Lake - Dickson Lake is 78 ha. Access is rough and a truck is recommended.