Available fish species include rainbow, brown, and brook trout.

The managed recreation season is from June through September, with high use on holidays and weekends.

Boating, swimming, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, recreational vehicle driving, wildlife viewing, and winter sports are popular activities.

During years of high snow or fast melt conditions, the dam may fill until the water elevation reaches the spillway.

[4] The event typically lasts for a few days and commonly attracts tourist and media attention.