Sand Pond lies in the Old Forge township — 84 acres of quiet water in a region better known for the Fulton Chain and bigger motorboat destinations. The pond sits off the main corridor traffic, which means it holds its temperature longer into spring and tends to fish slower than the connected lakes, though no recent species data exists in DEC records. Access details are sparse in the public record; local knowledge or a DEC ranger contact in the Old Forge office will clarify current put-in options and whether the shoreline is private or state-managed. Worth checking if you're already in the area and looking for something smaller than Fourth Lake.
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