Every named lake, pond, river, and stream worth fishing in the Adirondack Park — with the species you'll find, the access you can count on, and the regions they sit in.
Fall Lake is a 23-acre pond in the Speculator region — quiet, off the main corridors, and largely untracked by the lake-hopping crowd that works the bigger waters north and west of town. No fish data on file with DEC, which usually means either unstocked or private — worth a call to the Region 5 office if you're planning a trip with a rod. The name suggests logging-era origins (Fall Brook, fall line, or simply autumn color), but the water itself keeps a low profile in a landscape dense with larger, better-known ponds. Access and ownership status unclear from public records — assume gated or posted unless you confirm otherwise.
Falls Lake is a 114-acre remote lake in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a 5.6-mile trail from the Stillwater trailhead. No motors; brook trout present; primitive camping allowed along the shoreline under wilderness rules.
Fawn Lake is a small backcountry pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area, reached by a short carry from Little Clear Pond. Brook trout hold in its quiet water; no motors, minimal crowds — a side trip for paddlers working the area's chain.
Fawn Lake is a 21-acre water tucked into the Raquette Lake township — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreation maps, remote enough that it sees almost no pressure. Access details are scarce in the public record, which usually means old logging roads, private inholdings, or both; this is not a pond with a marked trailhead and a kiosk. No fish species data on file with DEC, which tracks with its size and isolation — if there are brookies here, they're small and incidental. Worth noting only if you're already deep in the Raquette Lake backcountry and cross-referencing old USGS quads.
Fern Lake is a 115-acre body of water in the northern Adirondacks, accessible by a 1.3-mile trail from Fern Lake Road. The lake holds brook trout and offers quiet paddling with a primitive campsite on the eastern shore.
Ferris Lake is a 1,136-acre wilderness lake in the West Canada Lake Wilderness, accessible only by trail or float plane. No motors, no road — it's a remote paddle with lean-tos on the shoreline and a reputation for brook trout.
Feullard Lake is a five-acre pond in the Speculator region — small enough that it likely sees light pressure from anglers and paddlers who know it's there, but without documented fish species or established trail access in the DEC records. Waters this size in the southern Adirondacks often sit on private land or require bushwhacking through mixed hardwood stands, which keeps them off the casual weekend radar. If you're working a local topo map or hunting for brookies in unmapped headwater systems, Feullard might be worth the scout — but confirm access and ownership before you commit to the hike in.
Fifth Lake is a small, unassuming 15-acre water in the Raquette Lake township — one of several numbered lakes in the region that scatter across the central Adirondacks without the fanfare of their larger namesakes. No fish stocking records on file, no established trail system pulling hikers in from the highway — it reads more like a backcountry ponding spot than a destination lake. The Raquette Lake area is webbed with old logging roads and informal paths; access here likely means either a paddle-portage route from adjacent waters or a bushwhack off one of those old cuts. If you're poking around the area with a topo map and an afternoon to spare, Fifth Lake is the kind of place that rewards low expectations with solitude.
Fifth Lake is one of the eight Fulton Chain Lakes, connected by carries and short channels — a popular paddle route through the central Adirondacks. Motor access is permitted; state launch off Route 28.
Figert Lake is a five-acre pond tucked into the Old Forge township — small enough that it rarely appears on standard recreation maps and quiet enough that most paddlers drive past without noticing. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means brookies if anything, or nothing at all. The lake sits in working forest land where access depends on private roads and whatever informal arrangement exists between the property owners and the occasional local who knows where to park. If you're not from Old Forge and you don't know someone who is, this one stays theoretical.
First Lake is the westernmost body in the Fulton Chain of Lakes, spanning 613 acres near Old Forge. Open to motorboats and ringed by private camps, it sees steady traffic in summer but holds smallmouth bass and northern pike year-round.
First Lake is the westernmost of the Fulton Chain Lakes, a motor-accessible body of water in the central Adirondacks. The lake feeds into Second Lake and anchors the quieter end of the chain — fewer crowds than Old Forge, with public boat launch access off Route 28.
First Lake is the easternmost and smallest of the eight Fulton Chain Lakes, accessible by boat from Old Forge or via a short portage. A quiet paddle spot with scenic views toward the higher peaks to the north.
First Lake anchors the eastern end of the Fulton Chain at 482 acres, with a public launch near Old Forge village. Smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch — manageable size and easy access make it a reliable start for families new to Adirondack paddling and fishing.
First Pond is a small backcountry lake in the Adirondacks, typically accessed via bushwhack or unmaintained routes. Remote and lightly visited — no established trail leads directly to its shoreline.
Fisher Vly Lake is a 12-acre pocket in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it stays off most fishing reports and large enough that it doesn't dry to marsh by late summer. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means either marginal oxygen levels, limited access keeping pressure (and surveys) low, or both. The spelling "Vly" — old Dutch for valley or meadow — marks it as one of the region's older place names, likely dating to pre-reservoir settlement when the Sacandaga Valley was still a network of farms and sawmill towns. If you're looking for it, start with the town tax maps; USGS quads in this area lag behind local knowledge.
Fishing Brook Flow is a remote waterway in the Five Ponds Wilderness, accessible by trail from Stillwater or via canoe routes through the western wild lakes. Quiet water for paddlers willing to work for it — no road access, minimal traffic, primitive campsites along the banks.
Follensby Clear Pond is a 348-acre wilderness pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area, reachable only by paddling from Floodwood Road or hiking a 3-mile trail from Saranac Inn. The shoreline offers primitive campsites; motorboats are banned, making it quiet water for paddlers and anglers targeting native brook trout.
Forest Lake is a 22-acre water tucked into the Lake George Wild Forest — one of those mid-sized ponds that never quite made it onto the tourist circuit and stayed quiet as a result. No fish stocking records in the DEC database, which usually means either natural brook trout reproduction or a pond that went acidic decades ago and never recovered. The lake sits far enough from NY-9N and I-87 to filter out day-trippers, close enough to the Lake George basin to make it a logical add-on for anyone working through the Wild Forest trail system. If you fish it, bring a thermometer — summer stratification in small Adirondack lakes this size can push trout deep or out entirely by July.
Forked Lake is a 1,248-acre remote lake in the western High Peaks wilderness, reachable only by a 5.5-mile carry from the nearest trailhead or by paddling through Raquette Lake. Brook trout fishing and primitive campsites along wooded shorelines; motorboats permitted but rare due to access.
Fourth Lake sits in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — part of the patchwork of smaller waters that dot the southern Adirondacks below the reservoir itself. At 52 acres it's mid-sized for the area, large enough to paddle but small enough to feel contained, though public access details and fishing pressure remain unclear without species data on record. The lake likely sees more local use than through-traffic — this isn't High Peaks country, and the waters here tend to operate on a quieter register. Worth confirming access and launch conditions before making the drive.
Fourth Lake is the largest of the Fulton Chain, spanning 1,417 acres in the central Adirondacks near Inlet. Motorboats allowed; public launch off Route 28, plus scattered lean-tos and campsites accessible by water.
Fourth Lake is the largest of the Fulton Chain — 4.5 miles long, stretching from Inlet to Eagle Bay. Motor access, public beaches, and a mix of private camps make it the busiest of the eight, but the shoreline still holds quiet coves for paddlers willing to work around powerboat wakes.
Fourth Lake is one of the Fulton Chain of Lakes — the string of connected waters that defines the Old Forge corridor and gives the central Adirondacks its most developed paddling route. At 61 acres it's the smallest of the eight lakes in the chain, tucked between Third Lake to the west and Fifth Lake to the east, with through-paddle access in both directions and shoreline camps and docks visible from the water. The Chain is a powerboat corridor in summer — expect ski boats, pontoons, and weekend traffic — but early mornings and shoulder seasons offer quieter passage. No publicly posted fish stocking or survey data for Fourth Lake specifically, though the Chain as a whole holds lake trout, smallmouth bass, and pike.
Fourth Lake lies in the Lake George Wild Forest southeast of the main lake corridor — a 48-acre sheet tucked into the wooded ridge country that defines the eastern Adirondacks before they drop into the Champlain Valley. No fish stocking records on file, no marked trails or lean-tos in the DEC inventory, and the shoreline is a mix of private holdings and state forest land that keeps this one off the casual paddler's list. It's the kind of water that shows up on the quad map but not in the guidebooks — a placeholder name in a region dense with better-known destinations. Check the DEC land viewer before planning access; Fourth Lake is more atlas entry than outing.
Fourth Lake is the largest of the Fulton Chain at 2,125 acres and 81 feet deep, with public access from multiple marinas along its developed shoreline. Smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch draw family anglers; motorboats welcome.
Francis Lake is a remote 120-acre body of water in the St. Regis Canoe Area, accessible only by paddle — roughly 2.5 miles from the Fish Hatchery put-in. No motors, light traffic, and several lean-tos on the shoreline make it a reliable overnight destination for paddlers seeking quiet.
French Lake is a 15-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull traffic from the bigger showpiece waters nearby, which is part of the appeal if you're the type who measures a day by how many voices you *don't* hear. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means wild brookies or nothing, and in water this size it's often nothing. Access and ownership details are unclear from the public record, so confirm before you launch — many smaller named waters in this part of the park sit on private or club land. Worth a phone call to the local DEC office if you're planning a trip specifically for this one.
Friends Lake is a 187-acre lake in the southeastern Adirondacks, open to non-motorized and electric-motor boats under 10 horsepower. Brook trout and largemouth bass; public access via a NYSDEC boat launch on the eastern shore.
