Benz Pond is a 26-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to stay off most touring circuits, large enough to hold a canoe morning without feeling landlocked. No fish data on record, which typically signals either an unstocked pond or one that's gone fallow between DEC surveys; worth a cast if you're passing through, but don't plan the trip around it. Access details are sparse in the standard references — likely a bushwhack or unmarked woods road approach, which keeps the shoreline quiet and the put-in to yourself. If you're already in the area with a light boat and a taste for exploration, Benz is the kind of pond that rewards the effort with solitude more than scenery.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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