[5] The northern shore borders the Sherman Reservoir State Recreational Area.
Facilities include picnic tables, shelters, water, dump station, modern restrooms, vault toilets, four boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, coin-operated showers and concession.
[6] The most popular species sought by anglers are walleye, crappie, catfish, white bass, and northern pike.
Fishing typically begins in March when northern pike can be caught in the shallow waters of coves and bays.
Crappie catches are excellent in May as the reservoir fills and flooded habitat is available in the coves and bays.