First Lake anchors the eastern end of the Fulton Chain at 482 acres, with a public launch near Old Forge village. Smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch — manageable size and easy access make it a reliable start for families new to Adirondack paddling and fishing.
Fish on record include Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Yellow perch — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. First Lake (Fulton Chain) has public access. Summits nearby include Moulin Mountain and McCauley Mountain.
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.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.
No bait & tackle shops listed yet.
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieuStocked
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoidesStocked
Northern pikeEsox luciusNative
Yellow perchPerca flavescensNativeFree, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
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