Buck Pond sits off the Onchiota Road northwest of Saranac Lake village — a 69-acre kettle pond in the rolling terrain between the Saranac Chain and the St. Regis Canoe Area. The pond drains north into the St. Regis drainage and sits in a transition zone: not quite wilderness, not quite village lake, lacking the DEC pressure of the canoe routes but also lacking the boat launch and summer camp density of Lower Saranac. No fish species on record, which usually means either poor habitat or minimal stocking history — worth a call to the local DEC office if you're planning a fishing trip. The name suggests logging-era origins; the acreage suggests a pond worth paddling if you're already in the area.
No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.
No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.
No bait & tackle shops listed yet.
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