Clear Pond is an 18-acre water in the Raquette Lake region — small enough to feel remote, large enough to hold a shoreline worth exploring by canoe or kayak. No formal fish survey data on record, which usually means either native brook trout in low numbers or nothing at all; local knowledge and a few casts with a fly rod will settle the question. The pond sits within the web of old roads, drainage routes, and connector trails that knit together the Raquette Lake backcountry — not a destination water, but a solid option if you're already in the area and looking for quiet water away from the bigger lakes. Expect blow-down on unmarked approaches and no maintained facilities.
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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