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.
Palmer Lake sits in the Great Sacandaga Lake basin — a small, 10-acre water that occupies the quiet space between the reservoir's reach and the southern Adirondack foothills. No fish data on file, no DEC access protocol, no trailhead signage — this is the category of named water that exists more on the map than in the regional conversation. The lake likely holds warmwater species (bass, pickerel, panfish) if it holds anything, but without public infrastructure or even anecdotal pressure, it remains functionally private or access-uncertain. If you're researching Palmer, start with the town clerk in Mayfield or Northville — deed research and shoreline ownership will clarify more than the DEC atlas.
Little Silver Dawn Lake is a ten-acre pocket tucked into the Old Forge backcountry — small enough that most paddlers pass it by in favor of the bigger, better-known chains. No fish data on record, which likely means it's either never been formally surveyed or it's been surveyed and found fishless; either way, it's not the reason you'd go. Access details are scarce in the public record, suggesting either private holdings around the shoreline or a bushwhack-only approach from one of the larger Fulton Chain corridors. If you know where it is, you probably already know why you're headed there.
Cotton Lake is a 10-acre pond in the Old Forge lake district — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational radar, tucked into the dense patchwork of private holdings and public easements that define the western Adirondacks. No fish stocking records, no marked trailheads, no DEC campsites — this is either a bushwhack-access water or a private inholding depending on which parcel line you're standing on. If you're exploring the Old Forge backcountry by canoe or on foot, Cotton Lake is the kind of water you stumble onto, not the kind you plan a weekend around.
Hall Lake is a nine-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull the public access and boat traffic of the larger named waters nearby, but large enough to hold interest if you're already in the area. No fish species on record, which typically means it's either too shallow to winter-stock or simply hasn't been surveyed in decades; either way, it's not a fishing destination. The lake sits in working forest country where access details shift with timber company land-use agreements — if you're targeting Hall specifically, confirm current access with the local DEC office before driving out. Worth a look if you're already threading through this part of the park, but not a standalone trip from outside the region.
Dead Lake sits in the southern Adirondacks near the Lake George Wild Forest — a small, nine-acre water that falls into the category of seasonal pond rather than year-round fishery. The name likely marks it as a shallow basin prone to winterkill or low-oxygen conditions that can't sustain trout or warmwater species long-term. No fish stocking records on file, and no maintained trail access in the DEC inventory, which suggests it's either a bushwhack destination or incidental water seen from a nearby woods road. If you're hunting for solitude and don't need fish in the equation, it qualifies — but confirm land status and access before heading in.
Little Rock Lake is a nine-acre pond in the Speculator region — small enough that it rarely shows up on conversation lists but large enough to hold its own quiet if you know where to look. No fish species data on record, which usually means it's either stocked inconsistently, fished rarely, or both. Access and trail details are sparse in the public record, so confirm current conditions with the local DEC office or outfitters in Speculator before you drive out. If you're looking for a small water with low traffic and you're willing to do the recon work, this is the kind of spot that rewards patience.
Dry Lake sits in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — a nine-acre water with no current fish stocking data and minimal public documentation, which usually means either private holdings or marginal access that keeps it off the day-trip circuit. The name suggests seasonal drawdown or shallow basin dynamics common to smaller waters in the southern Adirondacks, where summer levels can drop enough to expose mudflats by late August. Without maintained trails or DEC campsites in the immediate record, this one stays quiet by default. If you're poking around the Sacandaga backcountry with a topo map and patience, it's worth a look — but confirm access and water levels before committing to the hike.
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.
Burp Lake is a nine-acre pocket water in the Old Forge area — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational maps and remote enough that it holds its anonymity. No formal fish stocking records and no marked trail access means this is local knowledge territory, the kind of spot that shows up in a conversation about quiet paddles or brook trout prospecting but rarely in a guidebook. The name alone suggests old surveyor humor or a camp nickname that stuck. If you're looking for it, start by asking at an Old Forge outfitter or checking older USGS quads — it's out there, but it's not waiting for you at a trailhead.
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.
Dream Lake is an 8-acre pond in the Lake George region — small enough that it stays off most radar, large enough that it holds water through dry summers. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means either natural brookies or nothing at all; the name suggests a history of local use rather than state management. Access details are sparse in the DEC database, which typically means private land or an unmarked woods road — worth a call to the nearest town clerk or a stop at a local tackle shop before you drive in. If you're looking for solitude near Lake George proper, this is the kind of water that rewards the effort to confirm access.
Tied Lake is a small, quiet eight-acre pond in the Old Forge town limits — one of those waters that lives just outside the usual recreation loops and doesn't pull crowds or press. No fish stocking records on file, no marked trails leading in from the main corridors, and no obvious boat launch or DEC signage pointing the way. It's the kind of spot that exists on the map more as a cartographic artifact than a destination — known mostly to locals who bushwhack in or stumble across it while hunting the ridges south of the Moose River plains. If you're looking for solitude and don't mind earning it, this is that water.
Mud Lake — eight acres in the Speculator tract — is the kind of small, unassuming water that appears on the topo but rarely in the guidebooks. No fish data on file, no trails blazed to the shore, no lean-tos or designated sites — just a name on the map and the kind of bushwhack proposition that appeals to anglers who'd rather explore than follow a trail register. If you're staying in Speculator and looking for water you won't share, Mud Lake fits the brief. Bring a compass and don't expect a dock.
Winter Lake is an 8-acre pond in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough to canoe in an hour, large enough to hold a quiet afternoon if you've got it to yourself. No fish data on record, no nearby peaks pulling hikers off the road, and no curated access points in the directory yet — this one sits in the overlooked middle ground between the southern Adirondacks and the reservoir country. If you know how to reach it, it's yours; if you don't, start with the town clerk in Northville or Day and work backward from there.
Mud Lake is an 8-acre pocket water in the Speculator region — the kind of small, unassuming water that keeps locals quiet and sends destination anglers back to the main-road ponds. No fish records on file, which could mean unstocked, under-reported, or simply overlooked; the DEC inventory doesn't capture every beaver-dammed corner of the park. Access details are sparse, likely a carry-in affair or bushwhack scenario — not every named water in the Adirondacks comes with a trailhead sign and a lean-to. Worth confirming access and current conditions with the local DEC office before committing to the haul.
Little Metcalf Lake is an 8-acre pocket in the Speculator township — small enough that it rarely appears on regional recreation lists, quiet enough that it holds appeal for exactly that reason. No fish stocking records on file, no established trail system radiating out from the shoreline, no lean-to or campsite in the DEC inventory — this is either private-access water or a bushwhack destination depending on which parcel lines you're reading. If you're looking for solitude over infrastructure, and you've sorted out the access question, the size suggests a paddle that takes twenty minutes to circle and an afternoon that doesn't require a plan.
Deep Lake sits in the Old Forge area at just eight acres — small enough that it likely gets overlooked in a region better known for the Fulton Chain and bigger paddle destinations. No fish data on file, which suggests either limited angling pressure or a pond that doesn't hold much beyond whatever native brookies might have made their way in. The size and the name suggest a deep kettle-hole basin, the kind of glacial scoop that stays cold into summer and might reward a bushwhack or an old logging road if you can find the access. Worth a look if you're working through the lesser-known waters in the town of Webb.
Little Holmes Lake is an 8-acre pocket water in the Great Sacandaga basin — small enough that it rarely registers on regional fishing or paddling itineraries, but large enough to hold a canoe for an hour of quiet exploration. No public access data on file and no stocking records in the DEC database, which typically means private shoreline or limited road access from local residential roads. Waters this size in the Sacandaga corridor often connect to the lake's broader flowage system during high water, or sit as isolated kettle remnants from the original pre-dam valley. If you're nearby and can confirm access, it's worth a look — but call ahead or check town records before you assume a put-in.
Deer Lake is an 8-acre pond in the Speculator region — small enough that most maps skip it, deep enough in the working forest that access details shift with timber operations and seasonal conditions. No species data on file, which typically means it's either stocked intermittently by the DEC or left to whatever brookies or sunfish survive the winter draw-down. The name suggests old hunting-camp usage, and ponds this size in this part of the Park often sit on private inholdings or at the end of gated logging roads that open seasonally. If you're headed out, confirm access and ownership with the local DEC office in Northville before you load the canoe.
Deer Lake is an 8-acre pond in the Speculator region — small enough to canoe in an afternoon, remote enough that most visitors to the central Adirondacks never register its name. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means native brookies or nothing at all; the DEC maintains minimal data on ponds this size outside the High Peaks corridor. Access details are sparse in state records, but waters of this scale in the Speculator area usually mean old logging roads, private inholdings, or unmaintained trails that require local knowledge. If you're chasing solitude and willing to work for it, start with the Region 5 DEC office in Ray Brook for current access status.
West Creek Lake is an 8-acre pond in the Speculator area — small enough that it reads more like a widening in the drainage than a named destination, but it's on the map and it holds water year-round. No fish stocking records and no DEC lean-tos or designated campsites in the immediate vicinity, which suggests it's either private-access or backcountry-quiet depending on surrounding land status. If you're poking around the West Canada Creek watershed or working through the patchwork of state land south of Speculator, it's worth a look on the topo — but confirm access and ownership before you bushwhack in.
Negro Lake is a seven-acre pocket water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it won't appear on most recreational maps, isolated enough that access details are scarce. No fish species data on record, no designated trails or nearby summits to anchor a description. This is the kind of water that exists in the Park's inventory but not in its recreational literature — a named feature on the DEC list, likely private or landlocked, with no public put-in or trailhead to point toward. If you know how to reach it, you already know more than the state's official records will tell you.
Little Lake sits in the Great Sacandaga basin — seven acres tucked into the reservoir's broader shoreline geography, where the boundary between named water and cove gets negotiable depending on lake level and season. No fish data on file, which usually means either private access or a put-in too marginal to draw regular pressure. The Sacandaga system runs deep into the southern Adirondacks; Little Lake is one of dozens of small named waters in the drainage, most of them accessible only if you know the local road grid or own property on the right turn. If you're heading this way, confirm access before you load the boat.
Little Oxbarn Lake is a 7-acre pond in the Great Sacandaga basin — small enough that most maps skip it, but it exists in the DEC inventory and presumably holds water year-round. No fish data on file, which either means it hasn't been surveyed in decades or it winters out and doesn't support a trout population. The name suggests old farmstead or logging-era infrastructure nearby, though the specific oxbarn in question is lost to time. Worth confirming access and ownership before bushwhacking in — much of the Great Sacandaga periphery is private or posted.
Spectacle Lake is a seven-acre pocket water in the Old Forge area — small enough that it reads more like a wide spot in a stream than a destination lake, but large enough to hold its own name on the DEC inventory. No fish species data on file, which typically means it's either too shallow to hold trout through summer or it's been off the stocking rotation long enough that whatever was there has since faded from the record. The name suggests a historical quirk — twin lobes, a figure-eight shape, or maybe just a surveyor with a sense of humor. Worth confirming access and ownership before planning a visit; plenty of small waters in this region sit on private land or require permission.
Silver Dawn Lake is a seven-acre pocket in the Old Forge township — small enough that it doesn't show up in most fishing or paddling guides, quiet enough that it stays off the day-tripper circuit. No species data on file with DEC, which usually means limited stocking history and limited access, though private inholdings and camp leases dot much of the Old Forge lake country and complicate the picture. The lake sits in the working forest landscape south and west of the main hamlet, where dirt roads and logging corridors outnumber marked trailheads. If you're heading out, confirm access and ownership before you launch.
Spoon Lake is a six-acre pond in the Speculator region — small enough that "lake" feels generous, tucked into working forest land where public access (if it exists) isn't formalized or widely documented. No fish stocking records, no marked trails in the state's official databases, which usually means private land or a walk-in bushwhack known mostly to locals with property nearby. These off-the-grid waters are common in the southern and western Adirondacks, where the old logging-camp ponds were never absorbed into the state forest preserve. If you're curious, start with the town clerk in Lake Pleasant — they'll know whether the shoreline is accessible and whether anyone still calls it by name.
Hardscrabble Lake is a six-acre pond tucked somewhere in the Old Forge township — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreation maps and remote enough that access details are scarce in the public record. The name suggests either surveyor's humor or legitimate difficulty reaching it, and the lack of fish stocking data means it's either too shallow, too acidic, or simply off the DEC's radar for management. Waters this size in the Old Forge area are often holdovers from logging-era operations or fire-suppression ponds that reverted to the forest — functional, anonymous, and occasionally worth the bushwhack if you know where to look. If you've fished it or camped near it, you're in a small club.
Prairie Lake is a six-acre pond in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it sits below the threshold where most recreational paddlers start to notice a body of water, and far enough from the High Peaks or Wild Forest trail networks that it operates in relative anonymity. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means either intermittent stocking that didn't take or a pond that's been off the recreational radar long enough that no one's filed a survey. The name suggests old farmland or meadow flooding — common in the southern Adirondacks where settlement patterns pushed deeper before the Park boundaries were drawn. Worth checking local access before planning a trip; many small ponds in this region are bounded by private land or legacy camps.
Big Metcalf Lake is a 6-acre water tucked into the working forest west of Speculator — small enough that it doesn't appear on many casual itineraries, but substantive enough to hold its own as a paddling destination if you're exploring the network of private timber company roads and seasonal access points in this part of the southern Adirondacks. The lake sits in terrain that toggles between public Forest Preserve and privately managed timberland, so access and parking protocols shift with ownership boundaries and logging schedules. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means wild brookies or nothing — worth a cast if you're already there. Expect solitude and the low hum of a working forest, not trailhead infrastructure.
Third Lake sits in the Lake George Wild Forest, a 6-acre water tucked off the beaten path and easy to overlook on a map crowded with bigger names. The lake is part of the quietly wooded uplands west of Lake George itself — more interior Adirondack forest than resort-corridor shoreline. No public boat launch, no known stocking records, no developed access — this is a bushwhack or old logging road proposition, and the kind of water that shows up in old USGS quad sheets but rarely in contemporary fishing reports. If you're after solitude and don't mind earning it, Third Lake delivers on the first half of that bargain.
Warner Lake is a six-acre pocket water in the Speculator area — small enough that it won't show up on most regional recreation maps, and quiet enough that it stays that way. No fish stocking records on file, no DEC campsite designations, no trail register to sign — this is the kind of water that exists in the overlap between private holdings and unmapped state easements, more likely visited by someone who knows exactly where it is than by someone looking for it. If you're already in the area and hunting for solitude, it's worth asking at the Speculator town office or the local fly shop for current access and ownership status.
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.
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.
Abner Brook — technically a lake despite the name — is a five-acre pocket of water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region, tucked into the southern Adirondack foothills where the park's character shifts from High Peaks drama to quieter, less-trafficked valleys. No fish species on record, no curated access points in the system, and no nearby named peaks — this is working landscape country, where small waters like Abner sit between private parcels and old logging roads rather than designated trails. If you're looking for it, you're likely a completist with a topo map or someone who knows the back roads south of the lake itself.
Lost Lake sits somewhere in the Speculator area — a five-acre pond with no documented access trail, no fish stocking records, and no entry in the DEC's canonical lean-to or campsite inventory. It may be a seasonal wetland, a landlocked beaver pond behind private timberland, or simply a pond that never made it onto the recreational radar because there's no reason to bushwhack to it. The name shows up on USGS quads and in the GNIS database, which is sometimes all you get in the deeper corners of the southern Adirondacks. If you know where it is and how to reach it, you're likely the only one there.
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.
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.
Little Deer Lake is a five-acre pocket water in the Old Forge area — small enough that it rarely appears on recreational maps and quiet enough that it stays that way. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means it's either too shallow to hold trout through summer or it's simply off the DEC's rotation; either way, it's more likely a paddling destination than a fishing one. The Old Forge lake country is dense with named ponds and unmaintained connectors, and Little Deer fits the pattern: local knowledge required, no obvious public access marked on the state's standard tourism materials. If you're staying nearby and have a canoe, it's worth asking at the town office or a local outfitter for current put-in conditions.
Johnnycake Lake is a four-acre pocket water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it reads more like a wide spot in a drainage than a destination, but the kind of place that shows up on older topo maps and gets revisited by locals who know where to park. The name suggests colonial-era settlement or logging-camp history, though specifics are sparse. No fish data on record, which usually means either it's too shallow to winter over trout or it's never been formally surveyed by DEC — both common for waters under five acres in the southern Adirondacks. Worth a look if you're already in the area with a canoe and low expectations.
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.
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.
Little Deer Lake is a four-acre pocket water in the Old Forge township — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational lake lists, and remote enough that access details are scarce in the DEC's published records. No fish stocking data on file, which usually means wild brookies if anything, or catch-and-release pressure from anglers working the Fulton Chain corridor who know where to bushwhack. The lake sits in mixed second-growth hardwoods typical of the southwestern park — logging country that grew back dense after the early 1900s. If you're hunting for it, bring a compass and the Old Forge quad; this one rewards the orienteering effort more than the fishing report.
White Lead Lake is a 4-acre pocket water in the Old Forge network — small enough that it rarely shows up on regional trail maps, tucked into the working forest southeast of the main tourism corridor. No fish stocking records on file, no formal trail maintenance, no lean-tos — this is the kind of water that shows up on a USGS quad and stays quiet because there's no infrastructure to funnel traffic in. If you're paddling the Fulton Chain or poking around the Moose River Plains, it's worth a look on a topo map, but don't expect developed access or a parking pullout with a kiosk.
Mud Lake is a three-acre pocket water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that most paddlers pass it by, which is exactly the point if you're looking for a quiet morning with a canoe and a thermos. No fish data on record, no marked trails, no lean-tos — this is marginal water in a landscape defined by the massive Sacandaga reservoir to the south and the string of private camps that dot the surrounding backcountry. Access details are sparse, and the lake lives up to its name: soft bottom, shallow margins, the kind of place that rewards early-season exploration before the weeds take over. If you find it, you'll likely have it to yourself.
Mud Lake is a three-acre pond in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it likely warms faster than the deeper waters nearby, and typical of the sub-five-acre ponds that dot the southern Adirondacks without drawing much attention. No fish data on record suggests it's either unstocked or too shallow to hold trout through summer, though panfish populations in these small lakes can surprise. The name tells you what to expect at the shoreline: soft bottom, lily pads by midsummer, and the kind of water that canoeists either avoid or seek out depending on whether they're chasing bass or solitude. Worth checking DEC access maps — many ponds this size in the region are landlocked or road-adjacent with limited public approach.
Little Lake is a three-acre pocket tucked into the broader Great Sacandaga watershed — the kind of name that shows up on USGS quads but not on most paddlers' lists. Waters this small in the Sacandaga drainage typically sit on private land or dead-end into seasonal wetlands, so public access is the first question to answer before making the drive. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means either the pond doesn't hold fish year-round or it's been off the DEC's radar for decades. If you can confirm shore access, it's a float tube or canoe situation — not a destination, but a quiet hour if you're already in the area.
Ross Lake is a three-acre pond in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it likely doesn't register on most paddlers' radar, and public access details (if they exist) aren't documented in the usual channels. No fish species data on record, which either means it hasn't been surveyed or stocked in recent memory, or it's too small and shallow to hold trout year-round. Waters this size in the southern Adirondacks are often tucked into private inholdings or otherwise off the recreational grid. If you're hunting for it, start with the county tax maps and a DEC representative — this one doesn't advertise itself.
Mad Tom Lake is a two-acre pocket water in the Old Forge township — small enough that it might be more accurately called a pond, though the name stuck. The size suggests private shoreline or limited public access, typical of the smaller named waters scattered through the working forest and seasonal camps west of the Fulton Chain. No fish species on record, which either means it hasn't been surveyed or it doesn't hold a sustainable population — common for waters this size in the central Adirondacks. If you're tracking it down, confirm access and ownership before you bushwhack.
Little Chub Lake is a two-acre pond in the Speculator region — small enough that "lake" feels generous, but it holds the name. No fish species data on file, which usually means either no recent survey work or marginal habitat for trout stocking. The lake sits in working timber country rather than designated Wilderness, so access likely follows old logging roads or private easements rather than marked DEC trails. If you're headed this way, confirm access and ownership before you go — these smaller Speculator waters often sit on the blurry line between state forest and private hold.
Little Lake sits two acres wide in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it doesn't register on most paddling itineraries, but labeled and named nonetheless. No fish stocking records, no maintained access points in the state database, and no nearby peaks to anchor a description: this is a backwater in the truest sense, the kind of named water that exists more as a cartographic footnote than a destination. If you're poking around the logging roads or private land corridors west of Tupper Lake proper and you stumble onto it, you've found it — otherwise, it stays off the list.
Thrall Lake is a one-acre pocket of water in Keene — small enough that most regional maps skip it entirely, and remote enough that it doesn't see the kind of day-use traffic that defines the better-known ponds in this part of the High Peaks corridor. No fish stocking records, no maintained trails flagged on the standard DEC lists, no lean-tos within the immediate drainage. It exists in that odd category of Adirondack waters that appear on the master inventory but rarely in trip reports — a map dot more than a destination, likely visited by hunters, bushwhackers, and the occasional surveyor with a reason to be there.
Augur Lake is a 70-acre backcountry lake in the southern Adirondacks, accessed by a rough 2.5-mile bushwhack or unmarked path from Piseco-Powley Road. Brook trout, wild shoreline, no facilities — a destination for paddlers willing to carry in.
White Lake is a 362-acre body of water in the western Adirondacks, accessible by NY Route 8A near Hoffmeister. The lake permits motorboats and hosts a state campground with 80 sites — popular for bass and pike fishing from mid-May through October.
Spruce Lake is a 49-acre backcountry pond reached via a 1.2-mile trail from Cedar River Road. Brook trout, lean-to camping, and quiet water — motorboats prohibited.
Kiwassa Lake is a 437-acre body of water in the Saranac Lake Wild Forest, accessed by a short portage from the Saranac Inn golf course. Brook trout and largemouth bass; developed campsites line the eastern shore under state permit.
Upper Ausable Lake lies at 2,000 feet beneath the cliffs of Gothics and Sawteeth — 1.5 miles long, remote, and reached by foot via the Ausable Lake Trail from the AMR trailhead. The lake feeds Ausable Falls and sits within the High Peaks Wilderness; camping is limited to AMR designated sites with advance reservations.
Loon Lake is a 323-acre lake in the Franklin Falls Pond Wild Forest with a state-maintained boat launch off Route 99. The lake holds smallmouth bass and yellow perch; motorboats are permitted, and primitive campsites dot the eastern shore.
Tamarack Lake is a remote 42-acre pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, accessible only by bushwhack or via unmarked herd paths from Upper Works. The lake sits at roughly 2,600 feet elevation — backcountry camping on its shores requires navigation skill and a tolerance for solitude.
Saint Regis Pond is a 271-acre body in the St. Regis Canoe Area, accessible only by paddle — no motors allowed. Part of a chain of interconnected ponds; lean-tos at designated sites, popular for multi-day canoe loops.
