Upper Empire Lake is scheduled to be stocked with fall trophy trout in the middle of October. Because of extremely low water levels Lower Empire Lake will not be stocked this fall. The trout scheduled to be stocked in Lower Empire Lake will be added to the stocking in Upper Empire Lake and Butterfield Lake.

A paved trail encircling the lakes allows easy access bank fishing. Located in the City of Coos Bay’s John Topits Park, near the community college.