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.
Hadlock Pond sits in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, accessible via a 2.4-mile trail from the Putnam Pond Campground trailhead. The pond holds brook trout and offers primitive camping on its wooded shoreline — a quieter alternative to nearby Pharaoh Lake.
Otter Pond is a small backcountry pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, accessible via a 3.2-mile hike from the Elk Lake trailhead. Brook trout fishing in quiet water; the pond sits below Dix Mountain's eastern slopes.
Middle Settlement Lake is a 633-acre body of water in the northern Adirondacks, accessible by boat launch off Route 30 near Paul Smiths. Open to motorboats and known for smallmouth bass and northern pike; shoreline largely undeveloped with paddling routes into connecting wetlands.
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.
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.
Clear Lake is a 396-acre body of water in the St. Regis Canoe Area, accessible only by paddle — no motors allowed. The shoreline holds 12 designated primitive campsites; paddlers often use it as a base for exploring the connected chain of wilderness ponds.
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.
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.
Jocks Pond is a small backcountry water in the southern Adirondacks, accessible by bushwhack or seasonal snowshoe. Remote and fishless — worth the trek only if you want solitude over scenery.
Meacham Lake is a 1,200-acre state-operated campground lake in the northern Adirondacks with a boat launch, swimming beach, and stocked warmwater fishery. Open to motorboats; the campground runs late May through Labor Day with 224 sites.
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.
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.
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.
Sanford Lake is a 1,445-acre reservoir in the central Adirondacks, created in 1898 when a dam was built at the outlet of the former Harris Lake. The shoreline is largely undeveloped and accessible by paddle; a carry-in launch sits off Tahawus Road near the dam.
Dart Lake is a 79-acre backcountry lake in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a 6.5-mile trail from the Inlet Trailhead. Brook trout and lean-to camping; the water stays cold through July.
Harrisburg Lake is a 122-acre body of water in the northwestern Adirondacks, accessible via NY-3 near Cranberry Lake. The shoreline holds a mix of private camps and undeveloped stretches; paddlers find quiet water and a put-in off Tooley Pond Road.
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.
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.
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.
Henderson Lake is a 1.4-mile-long remote lake in the High Peaks Wilderness, reachable by a 7-mile trail from Upper Works. The water sits at 1,825 feet in a glacial valley — stillwater paddling, wild brook trout, and a designated campsite for overnight trips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Partlow Lake is a small body of water in the northern Adirondacks, accessible by bushwhack from the Floodwood Road area. No maintained trail reaches it — navigational skills required, minimal fishing pressure.
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.
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.
Ampersand Lake is a 15-acre lake in the Saranac Lake Wild Forest, reached by a 3.6-mile trail from NY Route 3. The water is clear and shallow, ringed by lean-tos — a quiet overnight or a swim stop for those hiking Ampersand Mountain.
Falls Lake is a 114-acre remote lake in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a 5.6-mile trail from the Stillwater trailhead. No motors; brook trout present; primitive camping allowed along the shoreline under wilderness rules.
Canachagala Lake is a remote body of water in the northwestern Adirondacks, accessible by bushwhack or unmaintained paths. No formal trails lead to its shores — navigation skill required.
Salmon Lake is a 96-acre water body in the West-Central Adirondacks, accessible by a moderate 1.2-mile trail from NY Route 28. The lake holds brook trout and offers primitive shoreline camping — quiet water, minimal traffic.
Newcomb Lake is a 548-acre body of water in the central Adirondacks, accessible by trail from the Upper Works trailhead. The lake sits within the High Peaks Wilderness and offers backcountry paddling with lean-to camping along its western shore.
Jordan Lake is a remote body of water in the Silver Lake Wilderness, reached by a 3.2-mile trail from the Northville-Placid Trail junction. No motors, minimal shore development — a quiet paddle destination for canoeists willing to carry in.
Muskrat Lake is a remote body of water in the Five Ponds Wilderness — access requires a multi-mile bushwhack or paddle from nearby trailheads. The lake holds native brook trout and sees minimal pressure due to its isolation.
Barker Pond is a small backcountry water in the central Adirondacks, reached by bushwhack or unmarked path. No stocked fish, no facilities — a quiet option for paddlers willing to carry in and navigate without trail markers.
Third Pond is a small backcountry water in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached via the trail to Marcy Dam and then bushwhack. Minimal traffic, no maintained path to shore — it's mostly a navigation checkpoint for off-trail hikers heading deeper into the range.
Mountain View Lake is a small body of water in the Adirondack Park — its exact acreage and depth are not widely documented. Access and current conditions should be verified locally before planning a visit.
Upper Cascade Lake sits at 2,858 feet in the Cascade Lakes chain, accessible from Route 73 near Cascade Pass. A small, cold-water lake framed by steep slopes — popular for trout fishing and as a calm-water paddle, though parking fills fast on summer weekends.
Eagle Lake is a remote body of water in the western High Peaks, reachable by a 5.6-mile trail from South Meadows Road. The lake sits in a glacial cirque below the cliffs of Mount Colden — catch brook trout or camp at the lean-to on the north shore.
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.
Silver Lake is a 110-acre lake in the northern Adirondacks, accessible by a 2.7-mile trail from the Silver Lake Road trailhead. The water holds brook trout and sees light use — a quiet paddle-in destination with primitive camping on the west shore.
Sixth Lake is a 502-acre Fulton Chain lake with public boat launch, shoreline campsites, and a mix of motorboat traffic and paddlers. Smallmouth bass and northern pike in open water; launch from Inlet or paddle the chain west from Fifth Lake.
Loon Lake is a 315-acre lake in the northern Adirondacks with public access via a DEC boat launch off Route 99. The lake holds smallmouth bass and northern pike; motorboats are permitted, and a handful of primitive campsites dot the shoreline.
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.
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.
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.
Third Lake is a 625-acre body in the Fulton Chain, accessible by boat from Fourth Lake or via the Eagle Bay shoreline. Motorboats allowed; popular for bass and pike fishing, with several primitive campsites maintained by NYSDEC along the northern shore.
Second Pond is a backcountry water in the St. Regis Canoe Area, accessible by a short portage from First Pond. Lean-tos on the south shore; primitive and quiet, with posted carry routes to Third Pond and beyond.
Barnes Pond is a small backcountry water accessible via bushwhack or unmarked path — no official trail leads to it. Minimal use, no development; a destination for anglers and paddlers willing to navigate off-trail.
Follensby Clear Pond is a 348-acre wilderness pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area, reachable only by paddling from Floodwood Road or hiking a 3-mile trail from Saranac Inn. The shoreline offers primitive campsites; motorboats are banned, making it quiet water for paddlers and anglers targeting native brook trout.
Little Moose Lake is a 327-acre body of water in the West-Central Adirondacks, accessed via state land off Uncas Road. The lake holds landlocked salmon and lake trout; launch from the state boat access or paddle in from nearby Fourth Lake.
Second Lake lies in the Fulton Chain, a series of eight connected lakes in the central Adirondacks. Motorboats allowed; popular for fishing (bass, pike, perch) and paddling between First and Third Lakes via navigable channels.
Mohegan Lake is a 136-acre water body in the southern Adirondacks, accessible by trail from the Speculator area. The lake holds brook trout and supports backcountry camping — a quiet alternative to the busier lakes north.
Black Creek Lake is a remote body of water in the northern Adirondacks, accessible via unmarked paths and seasonal logging roads. The lake holds brook trout and sees minimal pressure — plan for navigation challenges and no maintained facilities.
Rock Lake is a remote body of water in the western High Peaks, accessible by bushwhack or winter ice approach. No marked trails lead to the shore — experienced navigators only.
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.
Sand Lake is a remote body of water in the Five Ponds Wilderness, accessible by a 7-mile hike from the Stillwater Reservoir trailhead. The lake holds brook trout and offers primitive shoreline camping under NYSDEC permit.
Third Lake is the largest of the Fulton Chain of Lakes at 1,262 acres, with public access via the state boat launch on Route 28. Motorboats allowed; popular for bass and pike fishing and as a waypoint for paddlers linking the chain.
Barnes Pond is a small backcountry pond reached by bushwhack or unmaintained paths — no official trail, no development. Brook trout present; access typically from the south via old logging routes that fade in and out.
South Lake sits in the central Adirondacks at 1,762 feet elevation, accessible via a moderate 2.4-mile trail from Route 28N. Clear water, rocky shoreline, and a lean-to make it a reliable overnight destination for paddlers and hikers.
