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.
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.
Silver Lake is a 90-acre lake in the northern Adirondacks, accessible by trail from Hawkeye. The water is clear and shallow, good for paddling but limited for fishing — mostly small panfish and the occasional bass.
Star Lake is a 1,200-acre lake in the northwestern Adirondacks, straddling the towns of Clifton and Fine. The lake allows motorboats and supports northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass; public access via a state launch on the eastern shore.
Middle Branch Lake is a remote 92-acre body of water accessible only by canoe via the Raquette River or a 3.5-mile portage from Coreys Road. No motorboats; primitive campsites by permit; known for brook trout and absolute quiet.
McRorie Lake is a remote backcountry water in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a 5-mile hike from the Stillwater Reservoir trailhead. Brook trout fishing and primitive shoreline camping; no motorized access.
Perch Pond is a small backcountry water in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached via a 3.2-mile hike from the Adirondak Loj. The pond sits quiet beneath Algonquin Peak — a worthwhile side trip for anglers and those seeking solitude off the main summit routes.
Walker Lake is a remote backcountry water in the northern Adirondacks, reached by bushwhack or unmarked paths. No maintained access — visitors navigate by map and compass through thick forest to find quiet shoreline and brook trout.
Terror Lake is a remote backcountry water in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, accessed via unmarked herd paths from the Thirteenth Lake trailhead. The lake holds native brook trout and sees minimal fishing pressure due to the bushwhack approach.
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.
Rich Lake is a 293-acre lake in the Saranac Lakes Wild Forest, accessible by a 2.5-mile carry trail from NY-3. Known for brook trout and quiet water; motorboats permitted but the access limits traffic.
Twin Sister Lake is a backcountry pond in the Silver Lake Wilderness, reachable by a rugged bushwhack or via unmaintained trails from Piseco. The water holds native brook trout; access requires navigation skill and tolerance for rough terrain.
Lake Champlain's southern basin is a tournament-class bass fishery — both smallmouth and largemouth — with trophy northern pike, lake trout, and salmon in the mix. Public access is abundant, but the basin's scale rewards local knowledge over generic tactics.
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.
Deer Pond is a small backcountry water body reached by unmarked bushwhack or old logging routes—coordinates and a map are required. No formal trail access; typically visited by anglers and paddlers willing to navigate off-trail.
