Many states have enacted laws forbidding possession of live white perch. There is an abundance of white perch in the lake. They are only known to reduce the growing rate of white perch. The two lakes provide good habitat for chain pickerel, smallmouth bass and white perch. Fishing at the creek mouth is highlighted by the white perch run. A 1982 survey showed that white perch were most common. No walleye, carp, channel catfish, and white perch of any size should be consumed. The lakes provide suitable habitat for chain pickerel, white perch, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. White perch is the main fish source for this lake. The name "white perch" is sometimes applied to the white crappie. Common non-indigenous fish species include the rainbow smelt, alewife, white perch and common carp. The lake's principal fisheries are brown trout, smallmouth bass, white perch, and chain pickerel. Pumpkinseeds dominate the fishery, although white perch and brown bullhead are very common. White perch have been reported up to in length and weighing . Fish include bass, white perch, yellow perch, tiger muskies, catfish, and bluegills.