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Last Review/Updated: May 10, 2002
American white pelicans and double-crested cormorants often forage on this large prairie reservoir from April to September. In spring and fall, the lake is an important staging area for waterfowl, including snow geese, Canada geese and greater white-fronted geese. Blue-winged teals and northern shovelers can be seen in spring and summer. |
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© C. Wershler
 The surrounding dry prairie uplands offer opportunities to observe marbled godwits and long-billed curlews. Prairie plants include such exotic species as the cushion cactus with its burgundy blooms and the prickly pear cactus with its prominent yellow blossoms; both flower in June.
Spawning lake whitefish can be seen in October at the sluice gate on the northwest corner of the lake. A campground, picnic area and boat launch are provided at the north end of the lake.
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