NY Route 8 is located along the southeast shoreline, Oxbow Road crosses the lake inlet on the northeastern end, and Old Piseco Road (County Rt.

[2][3] The southeastern shoreline of the lake is lined with seasonal and some year-round residences.

The remainder of the lake shore is generally undeveloped given the existence of extensive wetlands along the northeastern and southwestern ends and the fact that the entire northwestern shoreline (2.1 miles (3.4 km)) is located within the Jessup River Wild Forest.

[3] The lake is a warm-water fishery given its relatively shallow depth.

It is recognized as being a top fishing water for both Largemouth Bass and Pickerel.