Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Daggett Pond sits in the southern Adirondacks near the Lake George Wild Forest — a 63-acre water that holds its place in the mid-sized pond category without the pressure of the bigger named lakes to the north. The pond doesn't show up on the standard fish stocking lists, which usually means native brookies or unverified holdover populations from decades past. Access details are sparse in the state records, which often signals either private-road complications or a put-in that locals know and the DEC hasn't formalized. If you're scouting it, start with the nearest Wild Forest trailhead and a good topo map.
Darning Needle Pond is a 27-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to be overlooked, which is often the point. The name suggests the kind of old surveyor's or logger's designation that stuck when nothing more official ever replaced it, and without maintained access or stocked fish on record, it sits in that middle category of Adirondack ponds: not remote enough to be a destination, not roadside enough to be convenient. Worth checking local topo maps or asking at a Tupper Lake outfitter if you're plotting a bushwhack or exploring the surrounding drainage by canoe. No data on brookies, but ponds this size in the region sometimes hold them if the inlet is cold and consistent.
Davignon Pond is a small 28-acre water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — quiet, off the radar, and typical of the mid-sized ponds that dot the southern Adirondacks without the traffic or infrastructure of the better-known destinations. No fish data on record suggests it's either unstocked or undersampled; either way, it's not a known angling target. The pond sits in an area where public access and trail information can be thin — worth a DEC land viewer check if you're curious, but don't expect marked trailheads or launch sites. This is the kind of place that shows up on a topo map and makes you wonder if anyone's been there in the last five years.
Dawson Pond is a nine-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sits in forested cover without major public access infrastructure, the kind of pond that shows up on a topo map but not in the trailhead kiosk rotation. No fish species data on record suggests it's either unstocked, unsampled, or both — shallow ponds in this part of the Park can hold brookies or pickerel, but just as often they're beaver-meadow bowls with too much oxygen flux to winter anything over. Worth checking local beta if you're exploring the Tupper backcountry, but this isn't a named destination with a cleared path and a lean-to. If you find it, you'll likely have it to yourself.
Dead Sea is a one-acre pond in the town of Keene — small enough that it likely stays off most hiking itineraries and obscure enough that even local trail networks don't route through it. The name suggests either dry-season shrinkage, high mineralization, or the kind of deadfall-choked shoreline that makes bushwhacking more trouble than the destination warrants. No fish species on record, no established access, no nearby peaks to justify the detour. This is the type of water that exists on the DEC inventory more as a cartographic formality than a recreational asset.
Debar Pond is a 95-acre brook trout water at the foot of Debar Mountain near Meacham Lake. Day-use only since the state transferred the historic lodge; access from the trailhead off Meacham Lake Road.
Debar Pond is an 83-acre body of water in the northern Adirondacks near Saranac Lake — large enough to feel open but small enough to paddle in an afternoon. The pond sits in relatively flat terrain compared to the High Peaks corridor to the south, part of the quieter, less-trafficked northwest quadrant of the park where you're more likely to see loons than hikers. No fish species data on file, which usually means either no stocking history or no recent angler surveys — worth a call to the nearest DEC office if you're planning to wet a line. Access details aren't widely documented, so scout your put-in before committing to a full day.
Deer Pond sits off the Old Forge grid — a 24-acre pond in the middle of the Moose River Plains that doesn't appear on many paddler itineraries but holds its place in the network of quiet waters west of the main tourist corridor. No formal fisheries data on file, which often means intermittent brookies or seasonal warmwater catch depending on connectivity and winter kill cycles. Access depends on whether you're coming by foot or boat from adjacent ponds — this is working wilderness, not trailhead country, and the appeal is in the silence more than the amenities. Bring a map; cell service is theoretical at best.
Deer Pond is a 26-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to skip the wider lake traffic, large enough to warrant the paddle if you're already in the area. No fish species data on record, which either means it hasn't been surveyed recently or it's holding native brook trout that nobody's bothered to log. Access details are sparse; most ponds this size in the Tupper corridor are either roadside pull-offs or short unmaintained paths that locals know and visitors stumble into. If you're scouting it, start with the DEC Unit Management Plan for the region or ask at a Tupper outfitter — someone will know the put-in.
Deer Pond is a 30-acre water in the Tupper Lake region with no public fish stocking records and limited information on public access — one of those mid-sized ponds that shows up on the DEC map but hasn't developed a reputation among anglers or paddlers. The name suggests historical use (deer yarding area, hunting camp), and the acreage is large enough to paddle but small enough to feel remote if you can find your way in. Worth checking the DEC Unit Management Plan for the tract if you're in the area and curious — sometimes these quieter waters hold wild brookies or offer a put-in for exploratory paddling. Confirm access and parking before you drive; not every named water in the Park has a marked trailhead.
Deer Pond is a 21-acre water in the Old Forge area — small enough to miss on a map, but part of the dense pond-and-stream network that defines this corner of the western Adirondacks. No fish species data on file, which typically means light fishing pressure and no regular stocking; it's the kind of pond that gets visited by paddlers threading between bigger waters or by hunters who know it from October. Access details are sparse in the official record — common for ponds this size in Old Forge's backcountry, where informal carry-in routes and old logging roads dominate. If you're planning a trip, confirm access and conditions locally before heading in.
Deer Pond is a 120-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — big enough to paddle but small enough that most maps skip it entirely. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means wild brookies or nothing, and without nearby trail infrastructure it's the kind of place that stays quiet by default rather than by designation. Access details are sparse — likely private land or unmarked woods roads — so this is a local-knowledge pond, not a drive-up destination. If you're already in the area and know how to get there, you know what you're getting: still water, no crowds, and whatever the pond decides to give up on a given day.
Deer Pond is a backcountry pond reached by unmarked routes — no maintained trail leads to it. Anglers fish for native brook trout; access requires navigation skills and tolerance for bushwhacking.
Deer Pond is a small backcountry water body accessible by bushwhack or unmaintained paths. No formal trail leads in — bring map and compass if you plan to fish or explore its shoreline.
Deer Pond is a 49-acre body of water in the Raquette Lake township — one of dozens of mid-sized ponds scattered across the working forest and private holdings south and west of the main Raquette Lake basin. No public access data or fishery records in the state system, which typically means either private ownership or landlocked position within a larger timber tract. The name appears on USGS quads but not in DEC access guides — common for waters that predate the Forest Preserve but never connected to public trail networks. If you're researching it for paddling or fishing, start with the town assessor's office or a call to the local DEC ranger.
Deer Pond is a 52-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — mid-sized by local standards, but without the fanfare of the bigger named lakes that pull the traffic. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means it's a quiet brook trout holdover or it goes fishless depending on winterkill history and beaver activity. Access details are sparse in the public record, which often signals either private-land complications or a bushwhack approach that keeps the casual crowd at bay. If you're headed in, confirm access and ownership lines before you launch — Tupper Lake's a patchwork of club land, state forest, and private holdings that don't always advertise their boundaries.
Deer Pond is a six-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up on conversation lists but real enough to hold a DEC identifier and a spot on the topo. No fish data on record, which likely means it hasn't been stocked in recent memory and isn't on the angler circuit. These small ponds often serve as moose habitat, beaver flowage, or simply quiet water between better-known destinations — worth knowing about if you're stitching together a bushwhack or looking for the kind of pond that doesn't require sharing. Access details aren't widely documented, so consider this one for map study and local inquiry before committing to the walk.
Deer Pond is a 21-acre pocket water in the Raquette Lake township — one of dozens of small ponds scattered through the working forest and private holdings south and west of the main lake. No public access information on file, and no fish stocking or survey records in the DEC database, which typically means either private shoreline or a put-in so obscure it doesn't warrant maintenance. The name shows up on the USGS quad but not in most paddling guides — a bench player in a region dense with better-documented options. If you're poking around the Raquette drainage with a topo map and a hunch, it's there; otherwise, stick to the named routes.
Deer Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it lives in the category of places you find by asking around rather than consulting a trail map. No fish data on record, which likely means it's been passed over by DEC survey crews in favor of larger, more accessible waters in the drainage. Ponds this size in the Schroon Lake corridor tend to sit on private land or in transition zones between state forest and private holdings, so confirm access before you bushwhack. If it's open, expect shallow warm water, lily pads by mid-June, and a reliable afternoon hatch.
Deer Pond is a five-acre pocket water in the Long Lake township — small enough that most maps skip it, remote enough that access details stay local knowledge. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means native brookies if anything, or just a cold, shallow basin that doesn't winter well. The pond sits in that broad stretch of working forest between Long Lake village and the western Wild Forest blocks — more logging road and private inholding than marked trailhead. If you're poking around this drainage, you're either hunting, snowmobiling in from a club trail, or following a local who knows the landowner.
Deer Pond is a three-acre pocket water in the Speculator region — small enough that it likely functions more as a wetland complex than a destination pond, and remote enough that access details don't circulate in the usual trailhead chatter. No fish stocking records on file, which is typical for ponds this size in the southern Adirondacks: they're either marginal habitat or they're holding wild brook trout that nobody's officially counting. If you're in the area and hunting for solitude, ponds like this one reward the map-and-compass work — but verify access and bring boots that can handle soft ground.
Deerfly Pond is a 4-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it likely holds more interest as a bushwhack destination or a fishing experiment than as a developed recreation site. The name suggests the kind of backwater stillness that draws both brook trout and the insect that inspired it, though no species data is on record and access details are scarce. Ponds this size in the Saranacs often sit tucked between larger bodies of water or just off logging roads that predate the Forest Preserve — worth scouting if you're already in the area with a topo map and low expectations. Bring bug dope.
Deerskin Pond is a one-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely holds more interest as a waypoint or bushwhack destination than as a paddling or fishing target. No species data on file, and at this size it's either a seasonal brook trout trickle or it doesn't hold fish at all. The name suggests old hunting camp territory, and ponds this size in the Tupper Lake backcountry tend to sit off-trail in second-growth softwood stands. Worth checking a topo if you're already in the area and curious about unmapped water.
Delegan Pond is a six-acre pocket water in the Lake George region — small enough that it lives in the gaps between the better-known trails and paddling routes, and quiet enough that it probably stays that way. No fish data on file, no obvious trailhead buzz, no lean-to registry to track who's been through. These are the ponds that show up on the DEC inventory but not on the weekend itinerary — worth knowing about if you're the type who likes to fill in the map, or if you're looking for a place where the only thing you're likely to encounter is the occasional surveyor's tape and a lot of uninterrupted stillness.
Dell Pond is a five-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it rarely appears on recreational fishing maps and quiet enough that it holds its position as a local detour rather than a destination. No fish species data on record, which usually means either unstocked and unpressured brookies or a shallow bowl that winters out. Access and ownership status vary widely for ponds this size in the Saranac Lake area; some are state forest land with old logging roads leading in, others are private or require a bushwhack from a larger trail system. If you're already in the area with a topo map and time to spare, it's worth a look — but call the local DEC office in Ray Brook first to confirm access.
Densmore Pond is a three-acre pocket water in the Brant Lake area — small enough that it won't appear on most road atlases, but real enough to carry a name and hold water year-round. No fish stocking records, no designated access, no formal trail — this is the kind of pond that exists in the margins between private land and state forest, more likely encountered by accident than intention. If you're poking around the woods between Brant Lake and Schroon Lake with a good topo map, Densmore is a reference point, not a destination. Bring a compass and realistic expectations.
Desert Pond is a six-acre pocket water in the Old Forge corridor — small enough to miss on a map, tucked into the working forest south of the Moose River Recreation Area. No fish records on file, no formal trail infrastructure, no campsite register — this is the kind of place locals know by way of a logging road and a short bushwhack, not by an ADK trail sign. The name likely references the sandy, nutrient-poor soil common to glacial outwash zones in this part of the park, not any lack of water. If you're looking for it, you already know why.
Devils Washdish is a small, remote pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached by a rough 3.5-mile bushwhack from Upper Works. The basin holds brook trout in cold water; the approach demands navigation skill and tolerance for wet, uneven ground.
Dewitt Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Speculator region — small enough that it likely functions more as a wetland complex than a fishing destination, and remote enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational radar. No fish data on record, which for a pond this size usually means minimal depth, heavy vegetation, or both. If you're headed this way, you're either bushwhacking with a topo map or stumbling onto it during a longer route — this isn't a trailhead-to-shore access pond. Worth a look if you're already in the area and curious about what two acres of Adirondack water looks like when nobody's managing it.
Dial Pond is a 2-acre pocket of water in the Keene area — small enough that it's easy to miss on a map, and without fish stocking records or developed access, it's the kind of water that stays off most itineraries. The name suggests some connection to the nearby Nippletop / Dial Mountain corridor, though whether it drains toward the Ausable or sits in a separate watershed isn't immediately obvious from the contours. Waters this size in the High Peaks region are often seasonal snowmelt collectors or beaver-maintained wetlands rather than permanent ponds — worth verifying current conditions before planning a visit. No formal trails or lean-tos are associated with it.
Diamond Pond is a small 13-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — one of dozens of modest ponds scattered across the northwestern plateau that don't appear on the standard tourist circuit. No fish stocking records, no established trails on the DEC register, no lean-tos or designated campsites in the immediate drainage. It's the kind of water that shows up on the topo map but rarely in trip reports — either private, landlocked by blowdown, or simply overlooked in a region dense with bigger, more accessible options. If you're poking around the backroads near Saranac Lake and see the name on a forest access sign, it's worth a look — but temper expectations and bring a compass.
Diana Pond is a 30-acre water in the Old Forge area — small enough to feel tucked away, large enough to paddle without circling every ten minutes. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means it's either too shallow for trout or it's holding populations nobody's bothered to survey and report. The pond sits in the working recreation zone west of the High Peaks, where the landscape opens up into bigger stretches of softwood lowland and the access questions tend to sort themselves by vehicle clearance and local knowledge. If you're headed that direction, confirm access and parking with the local ranger station or a nearby outfitter — Old Forge waters can be deceptively private or deceptively easy depending on which turn you take.
Dillon Pond is a 15-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to hold no formal fish survey data and quiet enough to stay off most paddling itineraries. The pond sits in working forest land, which typically means gated logging roads, seasonal access restrictions, and the kind of navigation that requires a DeLorme and a tolerance for ambiguity. Without nearby peaks or maintained trailheads, this is closer to a local's fishing spot than a destination paddle — the sort of place you find by asking at a tackle shop or following a hunch off a woods road. Check with the Tupper Lake chamber or local outfitters for current access; landowner permission may be required.
Dipper Pond is a small backcountry water reached by bushwhack or unmarked herd paths. Seldom visited, minimal information on depth or fish species — more a waypoint than a destination.
Dipper Pond is a four-acre pocket of water in the Brant Lake region — small enough that it rarely appears on recreation maps and quiet enough that most paddlers in the area never hear about it. No fish stocking records on file, no formal trail infrastructure, no DEC campsite designations — it reads as private or functionally inaccessible to the general public. These micro-ponds scattered through the southern Adirondacks often sit on private forestland or require bushwhacking through thick second-growth to reach. If you're researching Dipper Pond for a trip, confirm access and ownership before you go.
Dippikill Pond is a 23-acre water tucked into the southeastern corner of the Adirondack Park, part of the Lake George Wild Forest complex where the park boundary begins to blur into private holdings and state forest. The name — likely derived from a Dutch or early settler term for a deep or hidden stream — hints at the pond's relative obscurity compared to the higher-profile lakes closer to Lake George village. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means either light stocking history or limited angler pressure worth recording. Access details are scarce in the public record; if you're planning a visit, confirm land status and trailhead location with the local ranger or land trust before heading in.
Dishrag Pond is a four-acre pocket of water in the Blue Mountain Lake township — small enough that it likely holds more interest as a cartographic curiosity than a paddling or fishing destination. The name suggests old logging or settlement history, the kind of utilitarian nomenclature that marks ponds used for washing, watering, or temporary camp infrastructure before the Forest Preserve era. No fish stocking records on file, no formal access trail in the DEC inventory. If you're hunting it down, you're doing it for the name and the satisfaction of standing at a pond most people will never see.
Dismal Pond sits northeast of Old Forge in the central Adirondack plateau — 65 acres of quiet water with a name that undersells the setting. The pond occupies a low basin in working forest country, accessible by informal roads and bushwhack routes rather than marked state trails, which keeps most casual traffic pointed toward the bigger Old Forge chain lakes to the west. No fish stocking records on file, and no lean-tos or designated campsites — this is ground better suited to paddlers comfortable reading contour lines and navigating by USGS quad. Bring a compass and leave the crowds at First Lake.
Dix Pond is a five-acre pocket water in the Keene township — small enough that it doesn't anchor a trail system or pull weekend traffic, but it carries the name of one of the range's signature peaks. The pond sits in working forest land where access and use patterns shift with ownership and season; it's the kind of water that shows up on the DEC's official list but rarely in trip reports. No fish stocking records on file, no lean-tos, no designated campsites — this is map-and-compass country, not trailhead-to-destination hiking. If you're looking for Dix Mountain, you want the Round Pond / Slide Brook Lean-to trailhead off Route 73; Dix Pond is a different story entirely.
Doctors Pond is a 27-acre water tucked into the woods near Long Lake — small enough to stay off most fishing pressure maps, large enough to feel like a destination if you're hunting solitude. No formal species data on file, which in this part of the park usually means wild brookies or nothing at all, and access details are thin enough that you'll want to ask locally or scout the parcel maps before committing gear to a bushwhack. The name suggests old settlement-era use — possibly a doctor's camp or private holding that's since reverted — but the pond's real value now is as a blank spot on the map in a region where blank spots are getting scarce. If you're in Long Lake and looking for water that doesn't come with a parking lot, this is the kind of place worth investigating.
Dodge Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake town corridor — small enough that most paddlers motor past it without a second look, which is exactly its appeal. No formal access points, no maintained trails, no DEC lean-tos or campsites — this is old-growth-forest stillwater that rewards locals who know the logging roads and bushwhack routes. The pond sits in working forestland, which means access and conditions shift with timber operations and private easements; ask at a Tupper Lake outfitter before heading in. No fish surveys on record, but ponds this size and this remote in the northwest corner usually hold brookies if they hold anything at all.
Doe Pond is a five-acre pocket water in the Old Forge township — small enough that it sits below the threshold where most anglers and paddlers register a mental bookmark. No fish stocking records on file, no formal trail designation, no lean-to — the kind of water that shows up on the USGS quad but rarely in trip reports. It's either private, hard-access, or both, which in the Old Forge corridor usually means logging-road approaches or a put-in that requires asking permission. If you're counting named waters for completeness, it's here; if you're planning a weekend, look elsewhere.
Doe Pond is a nine-acre pocket water in the Old Forge area — small enough that it doesn't pull traffic from the bigger tourist draws but large enough to hold a canoe for an hour or two of quiet paddling. No fish species data on record, which usually means either unstocked native brookies or functionally fishless; local knowledge wins here. Access details are thin, which in the Old Forge region often means private land or informal shore access through a seasonal camp corridor — confirm access before you go. Worth a look if you're already in the area and mapping the smaller waters, but not a destination pond on its own.
Doe Pond is a small backcountry water body in the Adirondack Park. Access details and specific location data remain limited — suitable for exploratory bushwhacking rather than planned visits.
Dog Pond is a 24-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up on the radar of anglers working the bigger lakes in the corridor, but that's part of the appeal for anyone looking to paddle a pond where you won't cross wakes with a guide boat. No species data on file with DEC, which usually means either unstocked native brookies or a pond that winters out — worth a cast if you're already in the area, but not a destination fishery. Access details are scarce in the public record; if you're planning a trip, confirm put-in and ownership with the local ranger or outfitter before you load the canoe.
Dolph Pond is a 38-acre water tucked into the Lake George wild forest — part of the scattered pond country east of the lake itself, where second-growth hardwoods and old logging roads form a quiet buffer between the tourist corridor and the deeper backcountry. The pond doesn't appear on many fishing reports, and without stocking records or angler pressure it's likely holding small native brookies or panfish, if anything. Access typically involves navigating unmarked or minimally-marked trails from nearby forest roads — the kind of place you find by studying the topo or following local knowledge rather than a trailhead kiosk. Expect solitude and modest scenery; this is utility water, not a destination.
Doran Creek is one of those small Tupper Lake-area ponds that exists more as a cartographic fact than a destination — four acres tucked into working forestland with no formal access, no stocked fish, and no particular reason to bushwhack in unless you're surveying property lines or chasing a beaver flowage upstream. The name suggests old logging-era geography, likely tied to a family or a camp that predates the state's acquisition of surrounding parcels. If you're looking for fishable water in this corner of the Park, you're better off on Horseshoe Pond, Raquette Pond, or any of the put-ins along the Bog River — all within a ten-minute drive and all with actual access.
Dow Pond is a one-acre water tucked somewhere in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it likely sits on private land or sees minimal public access, and remote enough that fish survey records haven't made it into the statewide dataset. Ponds this size in the Saranac Lake area often turn up as old beaver meadows or as named features on the edges of larger club holdings, visible from a canoe route or a forgotten logging road but rarely visited. Without documented access or neighboring trails, this one stays off most paddlers' radars — the kind of water you stumble on by accident or learn about from a local with a topo map and a long memory.
Drain Pond is an 8-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it rarely appears on standard recreation maps and quiet enough that most paddlers drive past it without knowing it's there. The name tells you what you need to know about its hydrology: this is a drainage feature, likely shallow, likely weedy by midsummer, and probably better as a moose-watching spot than a fishing destination. No fish species on record, no trail reports in the usual channels — which means it's either genuinely obscure or it's one of those ponds that only gets attention from the landowner or the occasional local who knows the access. Worth a look if you're mapping every named water in the region; otherwise, there are deeper ponds with better parking within ten minutes.
Drew Pond is a four-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it doesn't anchor a trail system or pull weekend traffic, but large enough to hold a morning's worth of quiet if you're camped or cabined nearby. No fish species on record, no formal access infrastructure, no nearby peaks to use as reference points — it's the kind of pond that shows up on a topo map but not in most guidebooks. If you know where it is, you likely own land adjacent or you're bushwhacking with intent. Worth confirming access and ownership before you go.
Drunkard Pond sits off the Moose River Road corridor south of Old Forge — 12 acres of backcountry water in the low country west of the main tourist flow. The name alone marks it as one of the old logging-era ponds that dot this stretch of state land, where the forest history runs deeper than the recreation infrastructure. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means wild brookies or nothing at all — worth a cast if you're already in the area, but not a destination fishery. Access details are sparse; if you're hunting it down, start with the Moose River Plains Wild Forest maps and plan for bushwhacking or old jeep roads that may or may not still be passable.
Dry Channel Pond sits northwest of Tupper Lake village — a 65-acre pond in the working forest country where the park boundary gets loose and the shoreline is a mix of private holdings and commercial timber land. The name suggests seasonal flow patterns or an old channel cut when water moved differently through this drainage, but the pond holds year-round and sees occasional local fishing pressure despite the lack of stocking records or recent survey data. Access details are unclear — this is one of those mid-sized Adirondack ponds that shows up on the DeLorme but not in the DEC inventory, which usually means gated logging roads or posted shoreline. If you're curious, start with the Tupper Lake town clerk or a local fly shop for current conditions.
Duck Hole is a 30-acre pond in the Cold River backcountry, reached only by multi-day backpack on the Northville-Placid Trail. The historic dam washed out in 2011; what remains is a smaller basin with lean-tos and full wilderness solitude.
Duck Hole is a one-acre pond in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it likely holds more interest as a named place on a topo map than as a paddling or fishing destination. The name suggests either historical waterfowl use or the kind of functional descriptor that stuck when someone needed to distinguish one wet spot from another in timber or survey records. No fish species data on file, which for a pond this size in this region usually means seasonal water levels, shallow basin, or both. Worth a look if you're exploring the area on foot, but set expectations accordingly.
Duck Pond is a nine-acre pond in the Old Forge area — small enough that it doesn't pull crowds, large enough that it holds water through a dry August. No fish data on record, which usually means it's either too shallow to winter over trout or it's simply unstocked and overlooked. The name suggests it was likely a local hunting or trapping spot a century back, when every modest pond had a canoe stashed in the alders and a purpose. Worth a look if you're working through the back roads around Old Forge and want to see what a working Adirondack pond looks like without the DEC signs.
Duck Pond is a 13-acre pond in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to be overlooked, but big enough to hold a canoe day if you find it. No fish species on record, which in Adirondack parlance usually means it's either too shallow for winter survival or too acidic for stocking, though local knowledge sometimes contradicts the official data. The name suggests old waterfowl hunting grounds or simply a pond where someone once shot a duck. Without public access details on file, this one stays in the "ask at the local shop" category.
Duck Pond is a one-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake area — small enough that it likely sits tucked between state land parcels or private holdings, and remote enough that fish survey records don't exist. Waters this size in the Saranac network are often bypassed on the way to larger destinations, but they hold their appeal for anyone looking to slip a canoe onto still water without paddling traffic or trailhead parking lots. If you're already oriented to the local access points, Duck Pond offers the kind of quiet that comes with acreage measured in single digits. Check land ownership and access status before heading in.
Duck Pond sits just outside Saranac Lake village limits — a 63-acre working pond that's less wilderness destination and more local access water tucked into the mid-Saranac plateau. No official fish stocking records on file, which usually means brookies if anything, or it's been left alone long enough to go fishless. The pond doesn't anchor any named trail systems or connect to the bigger Saranac chain, so it stays off the tourist loop — more likely to see a canoe launched from a camp road than a through-paddler. Worth checking local access status before planning a trip; many smaller ponds in this neighborhood sit partially on private shoreline.
Duck Pond is a 14-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough to hold no formal access or fisheries data, which usually means local knowledge only or bushwhack-in. The name suggests old hunting camp territory or a seasonal stopover for migrating waterfowl, common in the mid-elevation ponds that dot the eastern Adirondacks between the lake corridors. Without stocked fish or marked trails, ponds like this tend to stay quiet — worth investigating if you're already in the area with a topo map and an afternoon to spare.
Duck Pond is an 8-acre water in the Brant Lake area — small enough that it likely skews private or surrounded by seasonal camps, typical of ponds this size in the southern Adirondacks. No public fish stocking records on file, which usually means limited access or a pond that's fished locally but not managed by DEC. The name shows up on USGS maps but without the infrastructure (trailheads, lean-tos, state land buffers) that marks a pond as publicly accessible. If you're poking around Brant Lake proper and see a put-in, it's worth a paddle — but confirm access before you go.
