The lake is an impoundment of Dick s Branch, a tributary of Dobie Swamp. Gas motors are not allowed. The area surrounding the lake is forested uplands and low-lying swamps. Some of the surrounding forest was clear-cut in 1996 but not immediately adjacent to the lake. Angling Opportunities Sport fishes present in Game Refuge Lake include chain pickerel, bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie.
Yellow bullhead is also quite common.
Compared to other area lakes, fish in Game Refuge are typically larger than average, but not as abundant. Anglers may not catch their limit of largemouth bass but may catch a few nice ones. There are no support facilities at the lake. There is a dirt ramp for launching small boats and canoes and a few parking spaces. Game Refuge Lake is about 25 miles from Petersburg and 15 from Wakefield.