Originally, there were no fish in the lake, but six species were introduced, of which only rainbow trout and kokanee salmon remain. Fishing is permitted at the end of the Cleetwood Cove Trail, along 3 mi. of shoreline, and on Wizard Island. To preserve the lake's ecosystem, special restrictions apply.
You can swim in the gin-clear waters of the lake at Wizard Island and Cleetwood Cove. The latter can only be reached by boat, but is well worth the effort. The rocky shoreline and cold water make swimming here a bracing yet elemental experience.
Take a spin along East Rim Drive to enjoy stunning panoramas over this sacred location. You'll understand why the crystalline Crater Lake is so fascinating to Native American tribes when you see its beauty from the vantage point of this cinematic road. Herds of elk, bobcats, and mountain lions are very occasionally spotted in the surrounding meadows. Wolves, bald eagles, and black bears are also in attendance, though elusive.