There is no motor size limit on the lake, but careful navigation is advised due to many submerged stumps. Insect repellent is recommended.
- Sport fishing is authorized 24 hours a day, see below for prohibited fishing activities. All other activity is prohibited after sunset.
- Wildlife Observation and photography opportunities abound at the refuge.
- Check out the Banks Lake Outdoors concession for fishing gear and gift items.
- Picnic tables are available for visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Banks Lake. Please put all trash in approved trash receptacles.
- Sport fishing is permitted as follows:* All state fishing regulations apply to this area. * Fishing is permitted only with pole and line or rod and reel. * No seine nets or throw nets allowed. No trotlines. * No dipping for minnows * Fishing gear must be attended at all times. * No turtles, frogs, or other animals may be collected or removed from the refuge.
- Swimming, wading, jet-skiing, and water-skiing is prohibited.
- Intoxicated or disorderly individuals are prohibited and subject to arrest and removal.
- All-terrain vehicles or utility vehicles (ATVs or UTVs) are prohibited.
- Littering is prohibited.
- You may not place anything in the refuge for the purpose of attracting or concentrating wildlife species.
- Geocaching is not permitted.