ðə jˈæmæskə ɪz jˈuːzd fɔːɹ ɹˌɛkɹiːˈeɪʃənəl æktˈɪvᵻɾiz sˈʌtʃ ɐz fˈɪʃɪŋ ænd mˈɛni nˈævɪɡˌeɪt ɪts wˈɔːɾɚz, ðˌoʊ ɪɾ ɪz nˌɑːt jˈuːzd fɔːɹ swˈɪmɪŋ.
The Yamaska is used for recreational activities such as fishing and many navigate its waters, though it is not used for swimming.