This site has the reputation of offering a high quality public hunting experience approaching the atmosphere of the traditional private waterfoul hunting club.
Boating and fishing are also popular. Species of interest to anglers include walleye, sauger, white bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, drum, crappie, bullhead and carp.
Also, hiking, photography and nature study attract visitors to nearby Miller-Anderson Woods Nature Preserve.