Lamica Lake.
Lamica Lake is an 18-acre reservoir tucked into the broader Saranac Lake watershed — one of those working bodies of water that shows up on the topo but rarely in trip reports. The shoreline is a mix of private holdings and undeveloped state land, so public access is limited and best confirmed with the DEC before planning a visit. No fish species data on record, which suggests it's either stocked inconsistently or managed primarily for water supply rather than recreation. If you're poking around the back roads west of Saranac Lake village and see the name on a sign, this is the lake — but don't expect a put-in or a clearing.
Lamica Lake has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
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- Where is Lamica Lake located?Lamica Lake is a reservoir in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Lamica Lake?Lamica Lake has a surface area of approximately 18 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Lamica Lake open to the public?Yes, Lamica Lake has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.