Hawk Pond is a 39-acre water in the Old Forge area — small enough to stay off the busiest lake circuit but large enough to hold fish and paddle interest. No public species data on record, which usually means either minimal stocking history or catch reports that haven't made it into DEC surveys; local intel at an Old Forge fly shop will fill the gap faster than the database. The pond sits in working Adirondack country where state land, private holdings, and easement access can shift block to block — confirm public access and launch rights before you load the canoe.
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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