Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Figure Eight Pond sits in the Saranac Lake region — a 15-acre water whose name suggests the shape but whose access and use patterns remain undocumented in the standard trail registers and DEC records. No fish stocking data on file, which typically means either private holdings on the shoreline or a pond that's seen enough natural acidification or winter oxygen depletion to discourage both stocking efforts and angling pressure. The Saranac Lake region holds dozens of these smaller named waters tucked between the more trafficked routes — ponds that appear on the topo maps but rarely in the trip reports. Worth checking local outfitters or the town clerk's office for access details if you're prospecting new water.
Upper South Pond is a 15-acre water in the Old Forge township — one of dozens of small ponds scattered across the working forest and private land west of the main tourist corridor. No public fish stocking records on file, which usually means either private access or a pond that doesn't hold fish through summer draw-down and winter kill. The name suggests a companion water (South Pond proper) somewhere downstream, a common naming pattern in the southwestern Adirondacks where glacial kettles cluster in chains. If you're chasing this one down, confirm access and ownership before you go — Old Forge-area ponds live on a patchwork of state land, timber company holdings, and private clubs.
Twin Lakes — despite the name — is a single 15-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region, likely named for a second, smaller basin that dried or silted in over time, or for visual symmetry that's clearer from certain angles than others. No fish species on record, which in Adirondack terms usually means either it's too shallow to winter over, or it's simply off the stocking and survey grid. The pond sits in working forest — expect limited or seasonal access depending on timber company road gates and hunting season closures. Best confirmed locally before committing to the drive.
Owl Pond is a 15-acre pond in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to stay off most radar, large enough to hold a canoe for an hour or two. No fish species data on record, which usually means brook trout if anything, or it means a shallow bowl that winters out and holds only frogs and dragonflies by July. The name suggests it once mattered to someone — a trapper's landmark, a surveyor's notation — but today it's the kind of water you find by studying the topo and bushwhacking in on a Tuesday. Access and ownership status unclear; assume private until proven otherwise.
Mountain Pond is a 15-acre backcountry water tucked into the Old Forge township — small enough to feel private, large enough to paddle a loop worth the carry. No formal fish stocking records on file, which typically means wild brook trout or nothing at all; local anglers will know which. Access details are sparse in the official record, but ponds of this size in the Old Forge corridor are usually reached by unmarked woods roads or old logging trails rather than maintained DEC routes. Bring a compass, a good topo, and low expectations for signage.
Lilypad Pond is a 15-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to feel private, large enough to paddle without immediately running out of shoreline. The name tells the seasonal story: by mid-July the surface is thick with lily pads, the kind of quiet, weedy habitat that bass and pickerel prefer, though no fish records are officially on file. Access details are scarce, which often means either private land or a bushwhack approach — worth confirming ownership and route before heading in. These smaller, unnamed-road ponds tend to reward the homework: less pressure, more solitude, and the occasional surprise of a put-in that locals have been using quietly for decades.
Peaked Hill Pond is a 14-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it likely sits off-trail or requires local knowledge to reach, and remote enough that DEC fish surveys haven't logged species data. The name suggests ridge or summit terrain nearby, though no major named peaks anchor the immediate area. Waters like this one typically hold wild brook trout if they hold fish at all, but without stocking records or angler reports, it's a prospect pond — the kind of place you hike to with a ultralight rod and no expectations. Check the DEC Unit Management Plan for the region if you're planning to bushwhack in.
Mountain Pond is a 14-acre water in the Old Forge area — small enough that it doesn't appear on most regional shortlists, but that's often the point in a town where the larger lakes pull the weekend traffic. No fish species data on record, which typically means it's either marginal habitat or simply under-surveyed; either way, it's not a destination for anglers. The pond sits in the working forest and recreation patchwork west of the core Wild Forest blocks, where access and use patterns vary widely depending on adjacent landowner agreements. If you're looking for it, confirm current public access and parking before you make the drive.
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.
Slim Pond is a 14-acre pocket of water in the Old Forge area — small enough to be overlooked, big enough to hold a canoe for an afternoon. The name suggests what you'd expect: a narrow basin, likely shallow along the margins, tucked into second-growth forest typical of the southern working forest. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means native brookies if anything, or just a quiet paddle with no casting pressure. Access details aren't well-documented — worth asking at an Old Forge outfitter or checking the latest DEC access atlas before planning a trip in.
Flagg Creek sits in the Tupper Lake region as a small fourteen-acre pond — the kind of water that appears on the map but rarely in conversation, likely accessed by bushwhack or private land rather than marked trail. No fish species on record, no documented camping, no trailhead pull-off with a brown DEC sign. These are the ponds that fill the gaps between the named destinations — worth knowing exist if you're studying a quad map or piecing together a cross-country route, but not a place you'd send someone looking for a day hike or a brookie dinner.
Frances Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Keene township — small, off-trail, and absent from most recreational databases. No fish surveys on record, no marked access, no adjacent trailheads pulling traffic from NY-73 or the Giant Wilderness corridor. It sits in that middle category of Adirondack waters: named, mapped, but functionally wild — the kind of place you bushwhack to with a topo and low expectations, or stumble onto while hunting the back ridges. If you're looking for solitude over infrastructure, Frances Pond delivers by default.
Hyde Pond is a 14-acre pond in the Raquette Lake township — small enough that it doesn't anchor its own trail system, quiet enough that it rarely shows up in trip reports. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means wild brookies or nothing at all, and either outcome fits the character of these back-basin ponds south of the Raquette corridor. Access details are sparse in the DEC records, suggesting either private inholdings along the shore or a bushwhack entry from one of the larger lake systems nearby. If you're poking around the Raquette Lake region with a topo map and a afternoon to kill, this is the kind of water worth investigating — but call the Ray Brook DEC office first to confirm access and avoid a wasted hike.
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.
Higby Twin Ponds sits in the Old Forge area as a paired-pond system totaling 14 acres — the kind of modest backcountry water that doesn't appear on most recreation maps but holds appeal for paddlers willing to work for solitude. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means brook trout if anything, or simply a quiet float through low-traffic wetland. Access details are sparse in the public record; local knowledge or a DEC Unit Management Plan would clarify whether there's a trail, a bushwhack, or a put-in worth the effort. Worth a call to the Old Forge Visitor Center before committing the afternoon.
Little Colby Pond is a 14-acre water in the Saranac Lake region with minimal public documentation — no DEC fish surveys, no named trails on the standard trail maps, and no formal access listed in the current Lake Colby Wild Forest unit management plan. The name suggests proximity to Lake Colby (the developed, dam-controlled lake on the north edge of Saranac Lake village), but Little Colby functions more as a backwater or overflow basin than a destination pond. If you're hunting it down, expect bushwhacking or private-land complications. Best confirmed at the Ray Brook DEC office before making the trip.
Twin Ponds sits in the Old Forge area — a 14-acre pair that's more functional than famous, tucked into a working recreation landscape where the trail systems prioritize snowmobile corridors and ATV access over foot traffic. The name suggests two basins, likely connected by a narrow channel or wetland, though official fish surveys haven't logged species data here. Without designated campsites or a maintained hiking trail, this is the kind of water that shows up on a topo map as a landmark rather than a destination — known mostly to locals running lines between snowmobile trails or scouting off-season. For visitors, Old Forge itself is the draw: Twin Ponds is context, not the story.
Clark Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Lake George region — small enough that it doesn't pull crowds, but large enough to hold a canoe for an hour or two of quiet paddling. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means brook trout *or* nothing, depending on whether the pond connects to moving water and whether it holds oxygen through the winter. The Lake George Wild Forest holds dozens of these small ponds, most of them accessed by unmarked woods roads or old logging tracks that require a topo map and a willingness to bushwhack the last quarter-mile. Worth checking DEC's Wild Forest inventory for the nearest trailhead if you're serious about finding it.
Tamarack Pond is a 14-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to hold a sense of enclosure, large enough to paddle without circling back every ten minutes. The name suggests the bog-edge conifers common to ponds this size in the northwest quarter of the Park, though without documented access or fish stocking records, it reads more as a named feature on the map than a recreational destination. If you know where it is, you probably already know how to get there — and whether it's worth the effort.
Buck Pond is a 14-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up on conversation but documented enough to have a name and a shoreline. No fish data on file, no maintained trail markers in the immediate vicinity, no lean-tos or designated campsites that tie directly to the pond itself. It sits in that middle category of Adirondack ponds: neither a destination nor entirely off-grid, just a named piece of water in a forested township where most of the real estate is working timber or private hold. If you're poking around the Tupper Lake backcountry with a map and a full afternoon, it's there — but it won't be crowded.
Elbow Pond is a 14-acre water tucked into the working forest west of Tupper Lake — small enough that it doesn't draw a crowd, large enough that it holds its own character. No official fish stocking records on file, which usually means either wild brookies or nothing at all; worth a cast if you're already in the neighborhood. Access typically runs through private timberland or gated logging roads — check current public status with the local DEC office before heading in. The name suggests a bent shoreline or a crooked inlet, the kind of cartographic detail that only makes sense when you're standing at the water's edge.
The Champlain Canal — not to be confused with the larger Lake Champlain navigation system — is a 14-acre landlocked water in the Lake George region, likely a remnant oxbow or old canal infrastructure that gave up its working life decades ago. No fish data on record, no established trails, no nearby peaks to anchor it in the hiking universe — this is backcountry water that exists on the DEC roster but not in the recreational conversation. It's the kind of place you'd stumble onto while bushwhacking between better-known destinations, or while tracing old topo lines on a winter map session. If you're looking for solitude and don't need a trailhead sign to validate the trip, start here.
Beaver River — not to be confused with the larger Beaver River flow system that feeds Stillwater Reservoir — is a 14-acre pond tucked into the Old Forge working forest, the kind of small water that holds its name on the map but sees minimal foot traffic compared to the Fulton Chain or the bigger ponds off the Moose River Plains road network. No fish survey data on record, which often signals either limited public access or marginal habitat for stocked species — brook trout move through these backcountry drainages, but populations are transient and seasonal. The Old Forge area is laced with private timber company land and gated logging roads; if you're targeting this pond specifically, confirm access and road conditions at the Old Forge Visitor Center before heading out.
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.
Otter Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more use from locals who know the access than from through-traffic on the bigger destination waters nearby. No fish species data on file, which usually means either unstocked brookies or none at all; ponds this size in the area can go either way depending on winter oxygen and inlet flow. The name suggests historical beaver activity or trapping routes, though that's true of half the ponds in the Park. Worth a look if you're already in the area and curious, but this isn't a water you'd plan a weekend around without scouting access first.
Lake Frances is a 14-acre pond in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to fish from shore in an afternoon, large enough to paddle without feeling landlocked. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means either intermittent winter kill or a pond that's simply off the stocking rotation and under-surveyed. The name suggests private-land history (likely a landowner's family member), and many ponds in this size class near Saranac Lake sit on mixed public-private parcels — check local access before launching. Worth a call to the regional DEC office or a stop at a Saranac Lake fly shop for current conditions and clarity on where you can legally wet a line.
Twin Ponds sits in the working forest west of Old Forge — a pair of small basins totaling 14 acres, tucked into the rolling lowlands where the central Adirondacks flatten out toward the Tug Hill Plateau. No official fish stocking records and no formal trail system, which means this is either private, gated timber company land, or a bushwhack destination for anglers willing to navigate by topo map and compass. The Old Forge area has dozens of these small, lightly documented ponds — some accessible by seasonal logging roads, most not — and Twin Ponds falls into that category of water that exists more clearly on paper than it does in the recreational landscape. If you're chasing it, confirm access and ownership before you go.
Meadow Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to hold no formal fish records and obscure enough that it doesn't appear on most hiking itineraries. The name suggests wetland margins and shallow water, the kind of pond that warms early in spring and draws moose, beaver, and the occasional paddler willing to portage through brush for solitude. Without designated access or nearby peaks to anchor it, Meadow Pond exists in that middle category of Adirondack waters: known by name, visited by few, left mostly to the animals. Check local DEC maps or ask at a Saranac Lake outfitter for current access routes — if the pond sees regular use, someone in town will know the approach.
Ledge Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Keene township — small enough that it rarely appears on general recreation maps, which usually means either private holdings along the shore or limited public access that keeps it off the casual paddler's radar. The name suggests exposed bedrock somewhere along the perimeter, the kind of glacially scoured granite shelf common to ponds tucked into the valleys east of the High Peaks. No fish species data on file with DEC, which typically points to minimal stocking history and limited angling pressure. Worth a look if you're working through the deeper inventory of Keene's back-pocket waters, but confirm access before you load the boat.
Robinson Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Long Lake township — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational radar, which means it holds value as exactly that: a quiet water in a region defined by larger, busier destinations. No fish stocking records on file, no formal trail designation, no DEC lean-to — the kind of place that gets fished by someone who already knows it's there. Access details are local knowledge; if you're asking around Long Lake village, someone at the hardware store or the marina will give you better directions than any map. This is Adirondack filler habitat: not every pond is a destination, and not every destination needs to be.
Pink Pond is a 14-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to disappear on most maps, quiet enough to stay that way. No DEC fish survey data on record, which suggests either unstocked water or a pond that simply doesn't draw angling pressure. The name hints at iron tannins or glacial clay in the basin, though without a trail registry or marked access it's likely approached by bushwhack or private land. If you know the pond, you know how you got there.
Pickerel Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to slip off most maps, quiet enough to hold that status. The name suggests brook trout or chain pickerel at some point in its stocking history, but current fish data is thin; if you're coming for angling, call the local DEC office first. Waters this size in the Tupper corridor often sit on private land or see minimal management — access and conditions vary widely depending on which drainage you're in. Worth a look if you're already working the area, but confirm ownership and entry points before you load the canoe.
Mica Lakes — a pair of small ponds tucked in the low country west of Speculator — sit quiet in a region better known for lakefront development than backcountry isolation. The combined surface runs about 14 acres; no fish stocking records, no maintained trails listed on current DEC maps, no nearby trailhead infrastructure to speak of. This is old working forest — second-growth hardwoods, logging roads grown over, the kind of water you find by studying the quad map and walking in on your own compass bearing. Access details are scarce enough that anyone heading in should expect to navigate by topo and not by trail signs.
Metcalf Chain of Lakes sits in the low country south of Speculator — a small network of ponds that barely registers in the regional fishing reports but holds water quietly enough for anyone looking to paddle without a permit queue. The 14-acre designation likely refers to the largest pond in the chain; the actual complex spreads through mixed hardwood and wetland with limited shore access and minimal signage from nearby forest roads. This is the kind of water that gets fished by someone's cousin who knows where to park, not by guidebook traffic. No stocking records, no DEC campsite markers — just beaver work, shallow bays, and the occasional local who'd rather you didn't ask for directions.
Partridge Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Long Lake township — small enough that it won't appear on most recreation maps, remote enough that access details are scarce in the standard guidebooks. Waters this size in the central Adirondacks typically mean either private land or a bushwhack approach through mixed hardwoods and wetland margins; without a documented trail or public put-in, this one stays quiet by default. No fish species data on record — which usually means either unstocked, too shallow to winter over, or simply un-surveyed. Worth a look if you're already in the area with a topo map and a tolerance for route-finding, but not a destination water on its own.
Lost Ponds — fourteen acres tucked into the Raquette Lake Wild Forest, nameless enough to suggest either a surveyor's placeholder or the kind of location that gets claimed quietly and stays that way. No fish stocking records, no marked trail on the DEC maps, no trailhead parking with a brown sign. The ponds sit in low country west of Raquette Lake proper, accessible by bushwhack or old logging trace depending on how much you trust your topo skills and how committed you are to finding water that doesn't show up on every paddler's shortlist. Bring a compass and realistic expectations about what "Lost" means.
Long Pond is a 14-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to be overlooked, common enough as a name to require context. Without public access data or fish survey records on file, it sits in that broad category of Adirondack ponds that are either private, difficult to reach, or both. The name appears on older USGS quads and in DEC wetland inventories, but it's not a trailhead destination or a stocked fishery. If you're tracking it down, confirm access and ownership before you walk in — many small ponds in this region are bounded by private land or require permission.
Little Ampersand Pond is a 14-acre backwater tucked into the forest north of Saranac Lake village — part of the broader Ampersand drainage but quieter and less visited than its larger namesake to the south. No formal DEC records on fish, no maintained trails advertised on the standard trailhead signs, which means it's either a bushwhack destination or accessed via an unmarked woods road known mainly to locals with long memories. The kind of pond that shows up on a topo map but not in the guidebooks — if you know how to get there, you already know why you're going. Worth a look if you're sorting through the back catalog of Saranac Lake-area waters and you've already done the obvious ones.
Little High Pond is a 14-acre water in the Raquette Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up in conversation but big enough to hold your attention if you're the type who measures a good day by how few people you see. No fish data on record, which means either it's not stocked and doesn't hold wild populations, or it's simply too out-of-the-way for DEC survey work to prioritize. The name suggests elevation, and in this part of the Park that usually means either a ridge-top kettle pond or a glacial scoop above a larger drainage. Expect bushwhack or unmaintained trail access — this is Raquette Lake backcountry, not a trailhead-and-mileage kind of place.
Jerry Pond is a 13-acre water in the Indian Lake township — one of the smaller named ponds in a region where the big waters (Indian Lake proper, Lake Abanakee) pull most of the attention. No fish stocking records on file, and no established DEC campsites or marked trail access in the immediate vicinity, which suggests either private inholdings or a bushwhack approach for anyone determined to fish it. In a town with over 4,000 acres of accessible lake surface and a dozen pull-off boat launches, Jerry Pond stays off the weekend circuit by default.
White Lily Pond is a 13-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to stay off most radar, large enough to hold a canoe trip worth making. The name suggests wild lily pads by midsummer, the kind of shoreline that stays soft and weedy rather than granite-edged. No fish data on record, no nearby peaks pulling traffic toward trailheads — this is the category of Adirondack pond you find by local suggestion or by studying the DeLorme closely. Access details remain quiet; if you know, you know.
Mountain Pond is a 13-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull crowds, large enough that it holds its own character against the shoreline pines. No fish stocking records on file, which in this part of the Park usually means either native brookies that never made anyone's creel survey or a pond that winters too hard to hold trout year-round. The name suggests ridge access rather than roadside pull-off, but without a clear trail register in the DEC database it's likely old-growth local knowledge or a bushwhack destination. Worth a call to the Tupper Lake outfitters if you're hunting unmapped water.
Prier Pond is a 13-acre body of water in the Indian Lake township — small enough to slip past most regional guides, remote enough that access details don't appear in the standard DEC inventory. No recorded fish data, no established trail mentions, no nearby lean-tos in the public record. It's the kind of pond that exists in name and on the topo map but not yet in the recreational database — either truly difficult to reach or simply overlooked in a region dense with larger, better-known waters. Worth confirming access and ownership before planning a visit.
Twitchell Creek — despite the name, a 13-acre pond tucked into the Old Forge basin — sits in the kind of middle ground that doesn't command attention but still holds a day on the water. No fish records on file, no marked trails in the immediate listings, no summit routes converging nearby; it's lake-country real estate without the resort apparatus or the wilderness pedigree. The acreage suggests a paddling afternoon rather than a through-route, and the Old Forge context puts it within range of the town launch infrastructure and the Fulton Chain logistics. Worth knowing if you're working the back pockets of the region and need a quiet put-in that isn't on the standard rotation.
Mud Pond — one of dozens in the Park with the same name — sits in the Tupper Lake region as a small, shallow 13-acre body with no fish species on DEC record and no major peaks or trail systems nearby. The name tracks: soft-bottomed ponds like this tend to be seasonal fishing spots at best, with water levels and oxygen conditions that don't favor stocked or native trout populations. These are the waters that fill the gaps between the destinations — ecological service ponds, breeding habitat for amphibians, quiet water for a solo paddle if you can find access. Check with local DEC or town offices for road access; many small ponds in this category sit on private or timber company land with variable public entry.
Mud Pond — thirteen acres outside Speculator — is one of dozens of small ponds in the southern Adirondacks that appear on the topo but carry no documented access trail, no fish stocking record, and no DEC lean-to within shouting distance. The name tells you what you need to know about the shoreline: soft bottom, alder thickets, and the kind of quiet that comes from being off the beaten circuit. Ponds like this one are beaver habitat first, paddling destinations second — worth a bushwhack if you're already in the area and curious, but not a feature trip. No species data on file means you're fishing on speculation if you bring a rod.
Train Pond is a small 13-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — one of those named ponds that exists on the map more definitively than it does in paddling guides or trail registers. No fish stocking records, no marked access trail in the standard inventories, which typically means either private-land borders or a bushwhack approach through second-growth forest and wetland edge. The name suggests railroad history — the region's logging-era rail corridors often left ponds with utilitarian names and few formal recreation structures. If you're hunting it down, start with the DEC's Unit Management Plan maps and confirm land status before you walk in.
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.
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.
Buck Pond is a 13-acre water in the Old Forge area — small enough to hold no state fish stocking records and quiet enough to stay off most paddling itineraries. It sits in the working landscape south of the Fulton Chain, where private holdings and seasonal camps break up the more continuous state forest you find deeper in the park. No known public access or trail system links it to the broader Old Forge lake network, so it remains functionally private or landlocked. If you're chasing named waters on a map, this one stays a pin drop.
Bone Pond is a 13-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational radars, which is usually the point. No fish stocking records on file, no marked trailheads, no lean-tos — this is either private-access or deep-woods bushwhack territory, the kind of water that only gets visited by locals who know the property lines or serious map-and-compass types willing to navigate without a trail. If you're asking about it, you probably already know how to get there.
Moriah Pond is a 13-acre water tucked into the southeastern Adirondacks near the hamlet of Paradox Lake — relatively little-documented compared to the High Peaks corridor ponds, but part of the broader network of small waters that define the Schroon Lake / Paradox drainage. No fish species data on file, which typically means either unstocked wild brookies or a pond that doesn't hold trout through the summer drawdown. The region itself sits in the transition zone between the central mountains and the Champlain Valley lowlands — less trafficked, more private land in the mix, and worth confirming access before heading out with a map and the DEC road-access layer.
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.
Sylvan Ponds — a pair of small connected basins totaling 13 acres — sits in the Old Forge area, tucked into the working forest west of the main tourist corridor. The ponds appear on older USGS maps but lack the formal trail access and DEC designation that would put them on a weekend itinerary; most visitors to Old Forge never hear the name. No fish stocking records, no maintained campsites — this is quietwater for the bushwhacker or the local who knows the logging roads. If you're looking for solitude within five miles of a snowmobile trail network, start here.
Streeter Fishpond is a 13-acre pond in the Old Forge area — small enough to stay off most radar, large enough to hold some character. The name suggests stocking history or private management at some point, though current fish population and public access details are thin on the ground. Old Forge waters tend to be either heavily trafficked (the Fulton Chain) or tucked into working forest with gated seasonal roads — Streeter likely falls into the latter category. Worth a call to the Old Forge visitor center or local outfitters if you're trying to pin down current conditions or whether there's a put-in.
Twin Ponds sits in the Indian Lake township — a small, 13-acre water in a region dense with remote ponds and working forest. No fish species on DEC record, which typically means either unstocked native brookies or a seasonal pond that doesn't winter over reliably. The name suggests a pair of connected basins or a neighboring twin just off the maps — common in this stretch of the central Adirondacks where wetlands, beaver work, and old logging roads blur the line between pond and marsh. Access details are scarce; if you're heading in, confirm the route with the Indian Lake town office or a local who knows the private-land boundaries.
Gal Pond is a 13-acre backcountry water in the Raquette Lake township — small enough to paddle in an afternoon, remote enough that most visitors to the region never hear the name. Access typically requires either a bushwhack or a boat-in from one of the larger Raquette Lake chain waters, depending on which drainage you approach from — this is not a roadside stop. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means native brookies if anything, or nothing at all. The kind of pond that rewards paddlers willing to carry a canoe past the obvious destinations.
Carp Pond is a small 13-acre water tucked into the Lake George Wild Forest — one of those ponds that shows up on the topo but rarely makes it into conversation. No fish data on file, no marked recreation sites, and the shoreline access situation is unclear enough that most paddlers stick to the better-documented waters in the region. The name suggests either an old stocking effort or a settler's optimism about what might survive in a shallow Adirondack pond. If you're heading this way, confirm access and ownership lines before you bushwhack — the Lake George Wild Forest has plenty of easier entry points for backcountry water.
Bullpout Pond is a 13-acre water tucked into the Paradox Lake region — small enough to hold no formal fish stocking records and remote enough to stay off the day-tripper circuit. The name suggests a history of bullhead catfish (bullpout in local usage), though without current species data it's unclear what swims here now. Waters this size in the Paradox drainage typically see light pressure from anglers willing to bushwhack or paddle-and-portage for solitude. Access details are scarce; if you're headed in, confirm the route with DEC or local outfitters before committing the day.
Saint Germain Pond is a 13-acre water tucked into the broader Saranac Lake township — small enough to stay off most touring maps, large enough to hold a canoe for an afternoon. No fish species on record, which in Adirondack terms usually means it's either too shallow, too acidic, or simply unstocked and unstudied. The name suggests French-Canadian settlement history, common to this corner of Franklin County, but the pond itself keeps a low profile — no marked trail infrastructure, no DEC campsite designation. If you're looking for it, you're likely coming from local knowledge or a topo map.
