Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Gourdshell Ponds — a 16-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — is one of those mid-sized ponds that exists in the zone between local knowledge and the well-documented trail network. No fish species data on file, no marked camping, no trailhead sign on the highway — which puts it squarely in the category of ponds you find by talking to someone at a tackle shop or studying the DEC unit management plan maps. The name suggests either an old surveyor's notation or a physical feature worth seeing in person. If you're working through the lesser-known waters around Saranac Lake, this is the kind of blank spot on the stocking list that either means truly fishless or just unstocked and overlooked.
Grass Pond — 35 acres northwest of Saranac Lake village — is one of dozens of small named waters in the Saranac chain watershed that exist in the gap between backcountry destination and local fishing spot. No formal trail data or species records in the state system, which usually means either private shoreline access or a bushwhack approach through working forest. The name suggests shallow water and marshy margins — classic northern pike or panfish habitat if there's public put-in, but you'd want to confirm access and regs with the local DEC office before dragging a canoe in. Worth a phone call if you're already camped at Fish Creek or Rollins and looking for something off the standard rotation.
Grass Pond is a 20-acre pond in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up on tourist itineraries, which is precisely the appeal. No fish stocking records on file, no marked trails leading to named peaks, no lean-tos or designated campsites in the immediate watershed. It's the kind of water that rewards local knowledge: a put-in for a canoe, a bushwhack destination, or a quiet afternoon paddle for anyone who knows where to park. Check with the Saranac Lake Islands Campground office or local outfitters for current access routes and ownership boundaries before heading in.
Grass Pond is a 10-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more moose than paddlers, and remote enough that access details aren't widely documented. The name suggests marshy shoreline and aquatic vegetation, the kind of pond that holds brook trout or sunfish but doesn't draw fishing pressure. Without established trails or lean-tos on record, this is a water for bushwhackers or locals who know the approach — not a destination pond, but the kind of place you stumble onto and have to yourself. No fish species data on file, which usually means either catch-and-release brookies or none at all.
Grass Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake region — the kind of small, named feature that shows up on USGS quads but rarely in guidebooks. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means it's either too shallow to hold trout through winter or it's been off the DEC radar long enough that any brookies are purely wild holdovers. Waters this size in the Saranac Lake area tend to be tucked into mixed hardwood lowlands or spruce flats, accessed by old logging roads or unmarked footpaths if they're accessible at all. If you're looking for it, start with the DEC Unit Management Plan for the region — it'll clarify whether there's legal public access or if this one's landlocked by private parcels.
Grass Pond is a five-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it likely sits off the main hiking and paddling routes, and without fish stocking records to draw anglers in numbers. Ponds this size in the Saranac Lake corridor are typically walk-in access, often via unmarked or lightly maintained paths, and they're the kind of destination that rewards locals and repeat visitors more than first-time tourists. If you're looking for solitude and can navigate by topo map, ponds like this one offer exactly that — no lean-tos, no marked campsites, just woods and water. Confirm access and ownership before heading in; not all small ponds in this region are on state land.
Grass Pond is a 26-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to feel tucked away, large enough to hold a canoe for an hour or two. No fish species on record, which likely means it's been overlooked rather than surveyed, and no formal trail or launch documented in DEC records. These off-the-grid ponds tend to serve as local spots — known by camp owners and year-round residents, reached by logging roads or bushwhack, valued more for the quiet than the fishing. If you're asking about access, start with the town clerk or a local outfitter.
Green Pond is a 22-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to feel secluded, large enough to paddle without circling endlessly. No fish stocking records on file, which either means it's been overlooked by DEC surveys or it's a seasonal pond that doesn't hold trout through summer drawdown. The name suggests it once sat on a parcel owned by a Green family, or it's a straightforward descriptor of the algae bloom that colors shallow Adirondack ponds by late July. Worth a look if you're already in the area and curious, but confirm access and water levels before committing to the drive.
