Hitchcock Lake is a 36-acre water in the Old Forge area — small enough to feel contained, large enough to hold a day on the water. No fish species on record with DEC, which generally means either limited stocking history or a pond that's been surveyed but didn't produce returns worth documenting; local intel and a spinning rod will settle the question faster than the database. The lake sits in the working landscape west of the Fulton Chain — less High Peaks drama, more private shoreline and seasonal camps, the kind of water that shows up on a topo but not in a guidebook. Worth a look if you're already in Old Forge with a canoe and time to kill.
No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.
No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.
No bait & tackle shops listed yet.
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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