The access on both upper and lower are open for use and safe to use. There is a sportsman access on the NE end of the lake. It is not marked well on many maps. If you are heading west on co rd 42 a few blocks after you cross hwy 13 there will be a SA gas on your right – go another block or so and take the next left. The road has a y right away – stay right. It curves for a few blocks. Watch to your left. There will be a road between the houses that lead to the lake. There is a white sign that says the access hr’s. Safe access and normally lots of good panfish fishing just out and to the left. Tough year out there this year for some reason. Can mark lots of fish but getting them to bite is another thing. Good luck. Let me know how you do.