Watching wildlife is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities in the nation. Carlyle Lake is home to many fascinating species of wildlife, and provides ample opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Upland game management areas can be found around the lake with parking lots providing access. In addition, Carlyle Lake is a mid-migrational resting area for waterfowl and other migratory birds, providing another opportunity for visitors to spot wildlife. To make wildlife watching more enhancing, the Carlyle Lake Project along with Boy Scouts earning their Eagle Scout badge, constructed viewing towers around the lake. Carlyle Lake has six established Watchable Wildlife Sites. Brown binocular logo signs are posted along the highway to indicate these sites.