Much of its shoreline area is swamp like, but the rest of the lake is free of surface vegetation.

Lake Idyl is bordered on the north by Polk County Road 544, on part of the east side by a residential area and on most of the rest of its shoreline by woods.

[1][2] The public has access to this lake on its north shore, along County road 544.

Also, a public boat ramp, accessed from 544, in on the northeast shore of Lake Fannie.

[3] There are no public swimming areas on this lake's shore.