Among the fish to be found in Lake Tiorati are largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, bullhead, pumpkinseed, white and yellow perch, and chain pickerel.

[6][7] There is a public beach at the north end of the lake, maintained by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, which is heavily used by swimmers.

[4] A restricted-access boat launch for rowboats, kayaks, and canoes is located at the southeast corner of the lake on Tiorati Brook Road.

[10] Geological formations near the lake have been studied by scientists researching continental drift.

[11] In 1983 the body of murdered millionaire arms dealer George M. Perry was found floating in Lake Tiorati.