Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Saint Hubert Pond is a small, 14-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — the kind of pond that shows up on USGS quads but rarely in conversation. Without maintained trail access or formal put-ins documented in state records, it sits in that gray zone between bushwhack objective and local knowledge: if you know it, you know how to reach it. No fish species data on file with DEC — either unstocked and marginal habitat, or just never sampled in the surveys that built the regional databases. Worth a look if you're already working the area and curious, but not a destination water for paddling or fishing.
Sampson Pond is a 56-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — mid-sized by Adirondack pond standards, large enough to hold a good day of paddling but still quiet country. No fish data on record, which either means it's unstocked and unfished or it simply hasn't made it onto DEC survey lists — not uncommon for waters this far from the High Peaks corridor. The pond sits in working forest land where access typically means gated logging roads or private easements; if you're heading out, confirm current access status with the local DEC office or outfitter in Tupper Lake before you load the canoe.
Sardine Pond is a nine-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational radar, which is exactly the kind of water that draws canoeists who prefer silence over scenery. No fish data on record, and no designated campsites, which likely means it sees more use from locals scouting bushwhacks or testing new boats than from through-hikers. The name suggests either a logging-era camp kitchen or someone's sense of humor about the size. Worth a look if you're already in the area with a boat you can carry.
Sardine Pond is an 8-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more moose than paddlers, and remote enough that access details stay off the usual trail registers. The name suggests old surveyor or logger humor, though no record explains it. Ponds this size in the Tupper Lake wild forest corridor tend to fish for brook trout if they fish at all, but without stocking records or angler reports, Sardine stays a question mark. If you know the put-in, you already know why you're going.
Scott Pond is a 23-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region — one of dozens of small, unnamed-access waters scattered through the working forests and private lands northwest of the village. No fish data on file, no marked trails in the state inventory, no DEC campsites — which means it's either locked behind a gate, accessible only by logging road, or sitting in a parcel that changed hands before anyone thought to map it. If you know where it is, you probably grew up here. If you don't, it's not the kind of place you stumble onto by accident.
Sevey Pond is a 13-acre backcountry pocket in the Tupper Lake wild — small enough to paddle in an hour, remote enough that most visitors arrive by intention rather than accident. No fish stocking records and no formal trail designation means this is old-growth Adirondack water: you either know how to find it or you don't. The pond sits in mixed hardwood and spruce lowlands typical of the northern forest belt, the kind of place where loons show up in May and stay through September because no one bothers them. If you're in the area with a canoe and a topo map, Sevey is worth the effort — but call it a destination, not a detour.
Seward Pond is a five-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sits off the main recreational circuit, though the name suggests some lineage worth tracing if you're the kind who likes to match old survey maps to current DEC records. No fish species data on file, which typically means either unstocked and untested or too shallow to hold trout year-round; ponds this size in the region often winter-kill. Without a trailhead to point to, this is one to scout on your own — USGS quad in hand, property lines checked, and low expectations for developed access.
Shingle Pond is an 18-acre water tucked into the working forest southwest of Tupper Lake — small enough that it doesn't pull a crowd, large enough that it holds its own quiet presence in the low country between the High Peaks and the St. Regis Canoe Area. No fish data on record, which usually means either it doesn't hold fish or no one's bothered to sample it in decades; either way, it's not a fishing destination. Access is likely gated logging road or private easement — check with the local DEC office in Ray Brook before making the drive.
Shingle Pond is a 4-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sees minimal pressure and may not hold a robust fishery, though brookies have a way of showing up in Adirondack ponds this size if the inlet and depth are right. No formal species records on file, which usually means either private access or simply that no one's reporting catches. The name suggests old logging history — shingle mills were common in this part of the park through the early 1900s — but without a documented public trailhead, this one stays off most paddlers' lists. Worth a local inquiry if you're poking around the Tupper backcountry.
Simmons Pond is a 15-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more moose than motorboats, and quiet enough that most visitors to the area pass it by entirely. No fish species on record, which typically means either unstocked and unexplored or too shallow and weedy to hold trout through summer — common for the smaller ponds scattered through the working forests west of Tupper. The pond sits in low-relief country, far from any named peaks, where the real draw is solitude rather than scenery. Worth checking a DEC Public Access map or a local tackle shop for current access and whether it's worth the trip.
Simon Pond is a 659-acre body of water in the Tupper Lake region — substantial enough to matter on the map, quiet enough that most through-traffic misses it entirely. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means it's either been surveyed and came up empty, or it hasn't been prioritized for stocking — either way, assume you're paddling for the paddle, not the fishing. The size suggests decent exploration potential by canoe or kayak, and acreage like this in the Tupper Lake corridor often means old logging access or private inholdings rather than formal trailhead parking. Worth a closer look on a DeLorme if you're working the area and need flat water that isn't Lake Simond or Tupper Lake proper.
Slang Pond is a 52-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — the kind of mid-sized pond that doesn't pull headlines but holds its own as a paddle destination or a quiet fishing spot if you're already in the area. No fish species data on record, which likely means it hasn't been stocked or surveyed in recent years, though brook trout or perch wouldn't be out of the question in a pond this size. Access details are thin — check with the local DEC office or a Tupper Lake outfitter for current conditions and put-in options. Worth a look if you're working through the lesser-known waters in the northwest quadrant.
Slouch Pond is a 9-acre pocket of water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up on anything but the most detailed maps, and remote enough that getting there requires either local knowledge or a willingness to bushwhack. No maintained trail, no official access, no fish stocking records on file with DEC. The name itself suggests a pond that sits low and quiet in a depression, likely beaver-influenced, possibly marshy at the edges — the kind of place that only matters if you're the person who knows where it is. If you're asking about Slouch Pond, you've probably already been there.
Slough Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more attention from locals cutting through the woods than from anyone planning a destination trip. No fish stocking records on file, and at that size it's either a seasonal brook trout holdover or effectively fishless depending on winter severity and beaver activity. The name suggests wetland margins and soft shoreline — classic Adirondack lowland topography where the water table sits high and the forest floor stays spongy into July. Worth a look if you're already in the area and curious, but keep expectations modest.
Smith Pond is an 11-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to stay off most anglers' radar, quiet enough to hold your attention if you're the type who prefers a pond you can walk around in an afternoon. No fish species data on record, which either means it hasn't been surveyed recently or it's holding brookies that no one's bothered to report. The surrounding forest is second-growth mixed hardwood and spruce, typical of the northern Adirondacks between the bigger recreation corridors — good for a paddle if you're based in Tupper and looking to get off the lake without driving an hour.
Spectacle Pond is an 11-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more attention from local anglers and paddlers than from through-hikers or destination tourists. The name suggests a distinct shape or shoreline feature visible from above or from an approach trail, though without documented fish species or formal DEC records, it reads as a quiet, low-maintenance water. Ponds this size in the Tupper Lake corridor often sit on private land or see minimal stocking pressure — worth confirming access and ownership before planning a visit.
Spectacle Ponds — a five-acre water in the Tupper Lake region with minimal data on file and no fish species on record — sits in that gray zone between named water and backcountry obscurity. The name suggests a double-lobed shape or a pair of connected ponds, but without clear access information or a maintained trail designation, this is the kind of water you reach by topo map and compass rather than trailhead signage. These are the ponds that matter to bushwhackers and land surveyors more than weekend paddlers. If you're looking for a documented put-in and a DEC campsite, look elsewhere; Spectacle Ponds is a placeholder on the map until someone walks in and reports back.
Spectacle Ponds sits in the northern Adirondacks near Tupper Lake — a small, quiet water that hasn't made it onto the standard fishing reports or trail guide lists. At 9 acres, it's likely a bushwhack destination or accessible via unmarked woods roads rather than maintained DEC trail; the kind of pond that rewards local knowledge and a willingness to navigate by topo map. No fish data on record suggests it's either unstocked or simply undersampled — common for waters this size in the working forest between Tupper and the state land blocks to the south. Bring a compass and don't expect company.
Spring Pond is a four-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sits tucked in second-growth forest or off a seasonal-use road, the kind of pond that appears on a topo map but rarely in conversation. No fish stocking records and no nearby named peaks means this is either a local spot with a dirt-road approach or a bushwhack destination for someone with a specific reason to be there. Worth checking DEC mapping or local knowledge in Tupper Lake if you're chasing down every named water in a township — but this one won't be in the guidebooks.
Spring Pond is a 32-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to fade into the forest inventory but named, mapped, and part of the public record. No fish stocking data on file, no known trail register, no lean-to or campsite in the DEC database — which usually means either walk-in-only access through private land or a wetland margin that discourages overnights. Worth a call to the local DEC office in Ray Brook if you're chasing unmapped put-ins or curious about historical stocking; Spring Pond shows up in older survey maps, so someone fished it once.
Spruce Pond is a five-acre pocket of water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely holds more value as a waypoint or a bushwhack destination than as a fishing or paddling target. No species data on file, which in the Adirondacks usually means either limited public access, minimal angling pressure, or both. The name suggests the kind of boreal shoreline common to ponds tucked into softwood stands — quiet, tannic, and overlooked by anyone driving the main routes between Tupper and Long Lake.
Square Pond is a 144-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region — mid-sized water in a part of the park where large lakes dominate and smaller ponds tend to get skipped on the way to somewhere else. The name is optimistic: it's more of a rounded rectangle with irregular shoreline and a few shallow bays. No fish species on record in the state data, which likely means it's seen limited stocking or survey work — common for ponds without easy public access or a boat launch. If you're headed to Square Pond, confirm access and ownership before you go; many smaller waters in this area sit on mixed private and state land.
Sterling Pond is a 64-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — one of the mid-sized ponds in a part of the Park where the terrain flattens out and the woods feel thicker, more remote, less groomed than the High Peaks corridor. No fish species data on record, which usually means either limited stocking history or simply that no one's filed a survey report in recent years. Access details are sparse, but ponds of this size in this region typically sit on private land or require a longer approach through working forest — worth confirming access before you load the canoe.
Stony Creek Ponds — 153 acres split across multiple basins northwest of Tupper Lake — sits in working forest country where the paddling is quiet and the shoreline is unbroken softwood. No official fish survey data on record, but ponds this remote in the Tupper drainage typically hold brookies or panfish if they hold anything at all. Access details are sparse: this is backcountry water reached by logging roads or long carries, not a roadside launch. Bring a compass, a good map, and low expectations for company.
Storm Water Pond is what the name suggests — a one-acre retention basin in the Tupper Lake area, built to manage runoff rather than serve as a backcountry destination. No fish stocking records, no trails, no reason to plan a trip around it. These utilitarian ponds dot the region's developed corridors, functional infrastructure rather than wilderness water. If you're looking for fishable ponds near Tupper Lake, skip this one and head to Raquette Pond, Horseshoe Pond, or any of the deeper glacial ponds west of town.
Sucker Brook sits in the Tupper Lake region — a 32-acre pond with minimal public documentation and no fish survey data on file with DEC. The name suggests brook trout habitat, but without stocking records or angler reports it's speculative; worth a scouting trip if you're already working the ponds north of Tupper and have a topo map. Access details are scarce — likely old logging roads or unmarked approaches through private timber company land, which means a call to the local DEC office in Ray Brook before you commit to the drive. If you fish it, report what you find.
Sunny Pond is a 9-acre pocket of water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more moose than motorboats, if it sees either at all. No fish species on record, no named peaks within striking distance, and no public access intel readily available, which means this one lives in that quiet category of waters that exist on the DEC inventory but not necessarily in the recreational conversation. Could be landlocked private, could be a bushwhack destination for someone with good topo skills and a reason to be curious. If you know how to reach it, you already know why you're going.
Sunset Pond is a small five-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — the kind of pond that appears on the DEC list but doesn't make it into the guidebooks, which usually means local knowledge and a bushwhack or unmaintained path. No fish data on record, no designated access, no nearby named peaks to anchor a description. If you're after it, you're likely working from a topo map and looking for a quiet morning with a canoe on your shoulders — or you're checking it off a completionist's list of named Adirondack waters.
Sweet Pond is a 13-acre patch of water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it doesn't draw crowds, remote enough that local knowledge matters more than guidebook mentions. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means native brookies if anything, or just a quiet place to paddle without worrying about the catching. The name suggests old logging-camp geography or a family homestead long reclaimed by second growth, the kind of nomenclature that sticks around on USGS quads after the clearings grow back in. Worth asking at a Tupper Lake outfitter or the local DEC office for current access — ponds this size often live behind gated logging roads or unmarked two-tracks that change status with land sales and easement updates.
