Spanning more than twelve hundred acres in the Old Forge region, this substantial lake reaches depths reported to approach seventy feet and is known to offer a quieter alternative to the busier waters of the Fulton Chain. Its cold, deep basin supports a strong lake trout fishery, with smallmouth bass and brook trout also present, and public access makes it available to anglers willing to navigate its intermediate-level conditions. The surrounding shoreline, where lodging can be found, has long drawn those seeking both solitude and sport in a classic Adirondack setting.
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