It provides access to the Winnebago River, which is a popular fishing and recreational spot in Cerro Gordo County. The Winnebago River allows various watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, and motorboats, with a maximum horsepower limit of 10 hp.
This information is current as of August 2021 and can be found on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website under the "Boating Access Sites" section.
| WINNEBAGO RIVER AT MASON CITY | 166cfs |
| IOWA RIVER NEAR ROWAN | 195cfs |
| CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY | 450cfs |
| CEDAR RIVER NEAR AUSTIN | 110cfs |
| LITTLE CEDAR RIVER NEAR IONIA | 70cfs |
| EAST FORK DES MOINES RIVER AT DAKOTA CITY | 255cfs |