Portaferry Lake.
Portaferry Lake holds 74 acres in the Tupper Lake region — a mid-sized water without the usual markers of heavy use or well-documented access. The name suggests old settlement or transportation history, but the specifics have faded from common record. No fish species data on file, which typically means either minimal stocking history or simply minimal angler traffic and reporting. If you're hunting this one down, expect to do your own reconnaissance — USGS quads and property lines before you bushwhack.
Portaferry Lake reaches a maximum depth of 80 feet, with a mean depth of 32 feet. Portaferry Lake has public access.
The water, surveyed.
- Peak foliage from the water — the best seats in the Park are in a canoe this month.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
1 parking area
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data and NYSDEC records; surface and capacity from NYSDEC and OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
- 01Dobbs Road Parking AreaTrailhead5.2 miunpavedDirections →
Portaferry Lake.
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- Where is Portaferry Lake located?Portaferry Lake is a lake in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Portaferry Lake?Portaferry Lake has a surface area of approximately 74 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Portaferry Lake?Portaferry Lake has a maximum depth of 80 feet, with a mean depth of 31.5 feet.
- Is Portaferry Lake open to the public?Yes, Portaferry Lake has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.