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.
Little Crooked Lake is an 18-acre water in the Raquette Lake township — small enough that it likely sees pressure only from locals who know the access and paddlers willing to portage in from nearby chain routes. The name suggests it's part of the broader Crooked Lake system or sits adjacent to it, though the specific connection (if any) and the put-in aren't widely documented. No fish species data on record, which in this region usually means either unstocked brookies that didn't take or a pond that's been overlooked by DEC surveys. Worth a look if you're already in the area with a canoe and a tolerance for bushwhacking.
Little Salmon Lake is a 26-acre water in the Raquette Lake township — small enough that it doesn't anchor its own recreation scene, but large enough to hold interest if you're already in the area. The lake sits in the working patchwork of private land, state forest, and seasonal camps that defines much of the Raquette Lake region, which means access and use patterns vary year to year depending on easements and local arrangements. No fish data on file with DEC, which usually signals either limited public access or a pond that doesn't get surveyed often enough to justify stocking. Worth confirming access status locally before planning a trip.
