The lake and nearby natural surroundings offer a wealth of year-round recreational opportunities for the outdoorsman including world class salmon, steelhead and trout fishing, water skiing, wind surfing, mountain biking and trail hiking. A short drive east leads to the heart of the Central Oregon recreational region which boasts some of the best powder skiing and rock climbing in the state. The golf enthusiast can enjoy 18 holes at nearby Mallard Creek Golf Course, past host of the PGA Oregon Open and Pac-10 Conference Invitational.