Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Big Pond is a 57-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — mid-sized by Adirondack standards, tucked into the forested interior away from the main lake corridor. No fish species data on file with DEC, which typically means either limited stocking history or a pond that doesn't attract consistent angler pressure. The name itself is a tell: ponds named "Big" are usually the larger body in a cluster of smaller waters nearby, a regional landmark for hunters and loggers more than a recreational destination. Worth checking local access before committing — many interior ponds in this area sit on mixed-use forestland with informal or seasonal routes in.
Big Sherman Pond is a 22-acre pond in the Schroon Lake region — small enough to paddle in an afternoon, large enough to feel removed once you're on the water. The pond sits in undeveloped state land west of US-9, part of the quiet mid-elevation forest country that defines the southern Adirondacks between Schroon Lake and the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. No fish species data on file, which often means either undersampled waters or reclaimed ponds that haven't been restocked — worth checking with DEC Region 5 for current status. Access details are limited; local knowledge or a good topo map will be your starting point.
