Broadford Lake was built in 1972 as a water supply reservoir for the town of Oakland and opened to the public for recreational opportunities in 1975. There is one boat ramp and boat rentals are available but gasoline motors are prohibited. The shoreline is undeveloped and is lined with tightly packed trees. This forested environment provides many opportunities for viewing wildlife. Aquatic vegetation is abundant on the lake, especially lily pads on the shallow, upper end. Populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trough, and tiger muskies are found in the lake and fishing is very popular.