A small stream winding through the woods near Lake Placid village, the Chubb River is reported to hold native brook trout in its wadeable runs and pockets. Public access is straightforward, though the character of the water and the typical wariness of its fish make it better suited to anglers with some moving-water experience. Current NYSDEC regulations apply, and those willing to work upstream through its modest gradient are often rewarded with the chance at wild fish in a setting that feels remote despite its proximity to town.
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