Nimpo Lake has a good population of wild Rainbow Trout that are known for their excellent fighting ability and are caught by trolling and on a flyline.

It is a popular tourist destination, with several resorts located on the lake offering a variation of accommodation ranging from luxurious suites to rustic cabins and sites for Recreational vehicles.

There is canoeing on the Turner Lake Chain in nearby Tweedsmuir Park, and a number of activities available to visitors of the area.

These include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, wildlife photography and study of rare and unusual alpine plants at higher elevations.

In winter snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating are popular activities.