[2] It is situated in the Cub Hills[3] and the boreal forest[4] ecozone of Canada.

The Fishing Lakes Fire of 1977 burned much of the region upstream and around the lake and now the area is now dominated by jack pine, which is a tree species that is well adapted fire burned forests.

[5] Lower Fishing Lake is the terminus for Caribou Creek, which is a river that flows south from other lakes in Narrow Hills Provincial Park, such as Summit, Lost Echo, and Upper Fishing in the Cub Hills.

The campground has over 80 electrified campsites, picnic grounds, nature trails, a playground, shower and washroom facilities, potable water, and a sani-dump.

Pine Ridge Resort has cabins, seasonal RV sites, shower and washroom facilities, and a confectionery that offers groceries, tackle, bait, and souvenirs.