yes theres blue gill but all the leaves in the lake make the fish dark,its on state forest with federal across the 2 track my brother inlaws buddy owns 40 acres across the lake with frontage and a cabin we can use his outhouse if needed. four wheeling in is half the fun.only seen 5 or 6 4-4s all weekend the blanket of stars is beautiful. we do have a travel trailer but id rather go with the outfitters tent.