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.
G Lake is a remote backcountry pond in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a multi-mile bushwhack or winter ski approach. No marked trail — navigation skills required; the reward is solitude and untracked shoreline.
Galway Lake spreads across 512 acres in the southern Adirondacks near the Great Sacandaga Lake basin — a mid-sized water with residential development along much of its shoreline and public access via a DEC launch on the eastern shore. The lake sits in a transitional zone where the park's quieter character begins to blend with suburban lakefront culture; you'll find motorboats and seasonal camps rather than lean-tos and hand-carry launches. No fisheries data on file with DEC, which typically means the lake sees pressure but limited management — likely warmwater species (bass, perch, panfish) holding in the coves and around downed timber. For backcountry paddlers heading north from Saratoga County, this is where the Adirondacks *begin*, not where they deepen.
Garnet Lake is a 254-acre backcountry lake reached by a 4.6-mile trail from the Thirteenth Lake trailhead. Clear water, lean-to camping, and a sand beach — reliable access spring through fall, popular for swimming and brook trout.
Gibbs Lake sits in the Old Forge township — a 44-acre water with no public access data on file and no fish stocking records in the DEC database, which usually means private shoreline or landlocked by camp leases. The lake doesn't appear on the standard paddling or fishing circuit, and there's no trailhead signage on the nearby road grid. If you're sorting Old Forge waters by accessibility, start with the Fulton Chain, then work through the state-managed ponds off the Moose River Plains — Gibbs is a name on the map until someone confirms otherwise.
Gid Lake is a four-acre pocket water in the Speculator region — small enough that it falls into that category of Adirondack lakes that exist more as local knowledge than destination. No fish data on record, which isn't unusual for waters this size: they either hold wild brookies that no one bothers to report, or they're too shallow and warm to hold trout through summer. The name suggests old mapping or family history, the kind of label that stuck when the land was still being surveyed and settled. Access details are sparse, which typically means private land or unmarked woods roads — worth asking at the Town of Lake Pleasant office if you're determined to find it.
Gilman Lake is a 43-acre water in the Speculator region — quiet, unsponsored by the usual High Peaks traffic, and genuinely off most through-hiking itineraries. No formal species data on file, which often means either light stocking history or simply that no one's been filing reports; local knowledge and a conversation at the nearest tackle shop will tell you more than the DEC database. Access details are sparse in the standard trail guides, so if you're planning a trip, confirm the approach and any private-land considerations with the local ranger or the town office before you commit to the drive. This is the kind of water that rewards the extra legwork.
Glen Lake occupies 319 acres in the Lake George region — a mid-sized water that sits outside the main tourist corridor but still carries the residential and recreational profile typical of southern Adirondack lakes with road access. The lake has no fish species data on record in the DEC's public stocking and survey reports, which usually indicates either a private fishery, minimal angling pressure, or both. Without nearby peaks or public trailheads in the curated directory, this is a lake defined more by shoreline property and boat access than by backcountry utility. If you're launching here, assume local knowledge and confirm access points in advance.
Good Luck Lake sits west of the Great Sacandaga Lake reservoir in southern Adirondack territory — 84 acres of mostly private shoreline in what's now a mix of seasonal camps and year-round homes. The name dates to early settlement optimism, though the lake itself has been more residential retreat than backcountry destination for at least a century. No public boat launch, no DEC access currently documented — this is one for the locals and the landowners who've kept it quiet. If you're passing through on NY-30 or poking around the Sacandaga backcountry, Good Luck is a name on the map and a reminder that not every Adirondack water is built for public visitation.
Goodnow Flow is a 230-acre impoundment on the Raquette River, formed by a concrete dam built in 1927. Paddlers launch from NY Route 28N near Newcomb; the shoreline holds mixed forest and a handful of primitive campsites accessible by canoe.
Goodnow Pond is a 23-acre pond accessed via a 1.6-mile trail from the Goodnow Flow trailhead off Route 28N. The gentle grade and short distance make it a reliable half-day trip; the shoreline offers quiet water and views toward Goodnow Mountain.
Goose Egg Lake is a 4-acre pocket water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it likely holds more interest as a cartographic curiosity than a paddling destination. No fish species data on record, which in waters this size often means seasonal oxygen depletion or winter kill rather than simply unstocked. The name suggests either a long-ago natural history observation or the kind of rural humor that dots Adirondack maps with handles like Bullhead Pond and Mud Pond. Access details are scarce — this one lives in the category of waters you find by asking around at the general store.
Goose Lake is a 19-acre pocket tucked into the Old Forge region — small enough to feel private, big enough to paddle without circling the shoreline in ten minutes. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means it's either too shallow, too acidic, or simply off the DEC's rotation; locals might still pull panfish or holdover brookies, but it's not a destination fishery. Access details are sparse in the state database, which often signals either private shoreline or a seasonal bushwhack situation — worth a call to the Old Forge Visitor Center before you load the canoe. If you're already in the area with a boat on the roof, it's the kind of water that rewards the curious but punishes assumptions about launch points.
Gooseneck Lake is a small, eight-acre water tucked into the Old Forge backcountry — the kind of pond that appears on the DEC list but rarely appears in trip reports. No official fish stocking records on file, which usually means either wild brookies or nothing at all; local knowledge (and a cast net) will settle that question faster than the regional office. Access details are sparse, but in this part of the Old Forge wild, that often means bushwhack or private-land complications — worth a call to the Old Forge Visitor Center or a conversation at Inlet Hardware before you commit to the hike. If you do find your way in, you'll likely have it to yourself.
Gourd Lake is a five-acre pocket water in the Old Forge township — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational lake lists, but mapped and named, which means it's been on the books long enough to matter to someone. No fish stocking records on file, and no established public access or trail references in the DEC inventory — this is either private, landlocked by private parcels, or tucked into a wetland complex where a defined shoreline never quite materializes. In Old Forge's sprawl of ponds, bogs, and connector streams between the Fulton Chain and the Moose River Plains, plenty of named waters exist more as cartographic artifacts than destinations. If you're hunting it down, start with the town tax maps and a topo — and expect bushwhacking or a conversation with a landowner.
Grampus Lake is a remote 133-acre body of water in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a 6-mile hike from the Inlet trailhead. The lake holds brook trout and offers primitive camping along its shores—a destination for hikers willing to earn their solitude.
Grant Lake is a nine-acre pond tucked into the southern Adirondack lowlands near the Great Sacandaga Lake basin — small enough that it doesn't draw crowds, remote enough that access details stay local knowledge. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means either native brookies that never made the DEC reports or a pond that winters out too shallow for holdover trout. The Great Sacandaga region runs quieter than the High Peaks or the central lake clusters — more private shoreline, fewer marked trails, more old logging roads that may or may not still connect. Worth a knock on a local door or a stop at the nearest town clerk if you're serious about finding it.
Gray Lake sits in the Old Forge township — a 44-acre water tucked into the working-forest patchwork south of the main tourist corridor. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means either private ownership with limited access or a pond that's been off the stocking rotation long enough that anglers stopped reporting. The lake shares a name with Gray Lake (sometimes Grey Lake) in other parts of the Park, so confirm coordinates before planning a trip. If you're chasing it down, start with the Old Forge town clerk or local paddling outfitters — they'll know whether there's public shore access or if it's strictly a view-from-the-road situation.
Great Sacandaga Lake spans 26,730 acres across forty-two miles — the largest lake in the southeastern Adirondacks and the Park's strongest walleye fishery. Depths reach seventy-five feet; multiple launches ring the shore, and the mix of walleye, bass, pike, and perch suits both beginners and anglers willing to learn its contours.
Green Lake sits in the Great Sacandaga Lake basin — a 48-acre pond in a region better known for its reservoir history and seasonal lakefront crowds than backcountry quiet. No fish species data on record, which typically signals limited angling pressure or minimal stocking; local knowledge would clarify whether the lake holds wild populations or gets overlooked in favor of the bigger Sacandaga fishery. The area skews more lowland and residential than High Peaks wilderness — expect road access rather than trailheads, and a different rhythm than the ponds north of Blue Mountain Lake. Worth confirming public access and launch options before making the trip.
Green Lake — not to be confused with the larger Green Lake down near Piseco — is a 28-acre pond tucked in the Old Forge corridor, part of the sprawl of small named waters that fill the spaces between the Fulton Chain and the southwestern High Peaks foothills. No fish data on record, which usually means it's either too shallow to hold a population through winter or it's simply never been surveyed by DEC — both common in ponds this size. The name shows up on older USGS quads but not in many guidebooks; worth digging into local access patterns if you're staying in the area and want a paddle or a swim off the beaten Fourth Lake circuit.
Greenfield Lake is a five-acre pond in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it likely sits on private land or sees minimal public attention in a corridor better known for the reservoir's sprawling shoreline and motorboat access. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means it's either too shallow to winter-kill brookies or it's simply not managed for angling. Waters this size in the southern Adirondacks often serve as local swimming holes or are tucked into residential pockets where access depends on knowing someone with a dock. If you're passing through the area, the Great Sacandaga itself — with its state boat launches and island campsites — is the main draw.
Greenwood Lake is a 12-acre backcountry pond in the Old Forge region — small enough to fish the perimeter in an afternoon, large enough to feel remote once you're in. No fish data on file with DEC, which either means it's unstocked and wild (possible brookies) or it winters out — check the local tackle shop or the Old Forge Visitor Center before you plan around the fishing. The lake sits off the main recreation corridors, so you won't be dodging pontoon boats or Jet Skis, but you also won't find much beta online. If you're headed in, bring a topo and a compass — and assume you're on your own.
Gregg Lake is a small, 18-acre water tucked into the Old Forge township — the kind of lake that doesn't show up on most touring maps but likely has a local access story worth knowing. No fish stocking records on file, which suggests either under-the-radar management or simple catch-and-release activity by whoever puts a canoe in. Old Forge proper sits a few miles away, so this isn't a trailhead destination — more likely a roadside or private-adjacent pond serving a handful of seasonal camps. If you're poking around the back roads between Old Forge and the southern flow country, Gregg Lake is a name to file away for local inquiry.
Gull Lake is a 97-acre body of water in the southern Adirondacks, accessed via a moderate 2.4-mile trail from NY Route 8. The lake holds native brook trout and sees light fishing pressure due to the hike-in requirement.
Gull Lake is a remote 104-acre pond in the southern High Peaks, accessible by a 6-mile carry from the Elk Lake trailhead. No motors, light foot traffic — brook trout and lean-to camping make it a destination for paddlers willing to haul gear.
Gull Lake is a 212-acre body of water in the central Adirondacks, accessible by a roughly 1-mile paddle from the Limekiln Lake boat launch. Remote and lightly visited, it offers quiet fishing for brook trout and primitive shoreline campsites.
