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.
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 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.
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 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.
