Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Alder Pond is a 32-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — low-profile, no documented fishery, and far enough off the main corridors that it doesn't show up in the usual rotation of family camping destinations or trailhead parking lots. The name suggests wetland margins and beaver activity, which typically means shallow water, emergent vegetation, and the kind of paddling that rewards patience more than distance. Without established trail access or lean-to infrastructure in the public record, this is a pond that belongs to locals with land access or paddlers willing to scout the shoreline for put-in options. Check DEC land records and topo maps before committing to a visit.
Bear Pond is a 19-acre pond in the Paradox Lake region — a quieter corner of the eastern Adirondacks where state land intermingles with private parcels and the names on the map outnumber the boats on the water. No fish stocking records and no established trailhead signage, which usually means either private access or a bushwhack approach through second-growth forest. The pond sits in that middle zone: too small for motorized traffic, too obscure for the weekend paddling crowd, likely to stay empty even in July. If you're headed this way, confirm access and ownership before you go — the Paradox Lake Wild Forest doesn't publish maintained trails to every named water.
Berrymill Pond sits in the eastern Adirondacks near Paradox Lake — a 71-acre water with minimal public footprint and no formal DEC access or fish stocking records on file. The pond reads as private or semi-private on most maps, typical of the patchwork land ownership in the Schroon Lake / Paradox corridor where state land, posted parcels, and right-of-way questions overlap. If you're tracing old topo maps or exploring the network of seasonal roads in the area, expect gates and uncertainty rather than trailhead signage. Best approached as a cartographic curiosity rather than a paddling destination.
Big Lock Pond is an 8-acre pond in the Paradox Lake region — low-profile, no DEC stocking records, and tucked into a forested corner of the eastern Adirondacks where the terrain flattens out before the Champlain Valley. The name suggests old logging or canal-era infrastructure, though no visible remnants anchor the story today. It's the kind of water that shows up on a topo map but rarely in conversation — shallow, tannic, likely holding warmwater species if anything. Best approached as a bushwhack objective or a quiet paddle if you're already exploring the Paradox drainage and want water to yourself.
Big Marsh Pond sits in the Paradox Lake region — 26 acres of open water that reads more wetland than swimming hole, the kind of shallow pond that warms early and holds pickleweed along the margins. The name tells the story: marshy shoreline, likely beaver activity, and the sort of untracked quiet that comes with water nobody's racing to reach. No fish data on record, which usually means either unstocked and acidic or simply unsampled — common for smaller ponds outside the stocking rotation. Worth a look if you're poking around the Paradox drainage and prefer bog edges to granite slabs.
Brother Ponds is a 10-acre water in the Paradox Lake wild forest — a name that suggests a pair, though mapping shows a single pond body with an indented shoreline that reads like two lobes pressed together. The Paradox Lake region runs quiet compared to the High Peaks corridor to the west, and most ponds here see more moose than hikers. No fish data on record, which typically means limited access, minimal stocking history, or both. Worth checking DEC's wild forest unit map for the area if you're hunting lesser-known water in the eastern Adirondacks.
Buck Mountain Pond is a 10-acre water tucked into the Paradox Lake region — a quieter corner of the eastern Adirondacks where the named ponds outnumber the trailhead parking lots. No fish species on record, which likely means limited stocking history and minimal angling pressure; it's the kind of water that stays off most fishing maps and stays that way. The Paradox Lake area itself sits in the transition zone between the High Peaks to the west and the Champlain lowlands to the east — more hardwood forest, fewer granite summits, and a network of old logging roads that may or may not still be passable. Worth confirming access and conditions with the local DEC office before planning a trip.
Bullhead Pond is a nine-acre backcountry pond in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that most hikers pass it without a second look, remote enough that it stays off the casual fishing circuit. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means wild brookies or nothing at all; the DEC doesn't survey every small water in the Park. The pond sits in mixed hardwood forest with no formal trail access marked on state maps — old logging roads and unmaintained footpaths are the usual approach, and conditions vary year to year depending on blowdown and beaver activity. This is a pond for orienteering practice or a deliberate bushwhack, not a Sunday afternoon paddle.
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.
Bullpout Pond is a five-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake country — small enough to miss on a map, named for the bottom-feeding catfish that likely gave early anglers more trouble than table fare. The pond sits in mixed hardwood and hemlock cover typical of the eastern Adirondacks, where the terrain softens between the High Peaks and Lake Champlain valley. No maintained trail, no DEC designation, no stocking records — this is the kind of water that stays quiet because it offers solitude more than scenery or sport fish. Worth knowing if you're working the Paradox drainage or looking for a bushwhack objective that won't show up on anyone's weekend itinerary.
Bumbo Pond is a seven-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — low-profile, lightly visited, and the kind of place that stays off most hiking itineraries not because it's remote but because it doesn't announce itself. The name alone (likely a corruption of an older surveyor's term or local nickname) hints at its backstory as a working-landscape water rather than a scenic destination. No fish stocking records on file, no established trail system, no lean-to — this is a pond for the orienteering types who treat the DEC unit management plan maps as invitations. If you're already in the area for Paradox Lake itself, Bumbo makes a reasonable bushwhack objective; otherwise, it's a dot on the map that rewards exactly the effort you put into finding it.
Burge Pond is a nine-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough to miss on most maps, tucked into the wooded mid-elevation terrain east of Schroon Lake. No developed access, no fish stocking records, no trail register at a trailhead — this is the kind of pond that exists for the landowner, the surveyor, and the occasional bushwhacker with a GPS waypoint. The Paradox drainage holds dozens of these unnamed or under-documented waters; Burge is simply one with a name on the DEC inventory. If you're looking for public fishing or a lean-to, stick to Paradox Lake itself — bigger water, boat launch, brook trout, and a reason to be there.
Burris Pond is a four-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that you'll find it only on detailed topographic maps, and remote enough that most anglers and paddlers pass through this corner of Essex County without knowing it's there. No fish species on record, no formal access noted, no nearby peaks to anchor it in the mental map of the High Peaks hiker. This is the kind of water that matters to the bushwhacker, the solitude-seeker, or the local who knows the old logging roads — a dot on the map in country where dots matter more than names.
Cedar Bridge Pond is a one-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it likely gets overlooked in favor of larger named waters nearby, but worth knowing if you're already in the area and looking for a quiet corner. No fish species on record, which usually means it's either very shallow, prone to winterkill, or simply hasn't been stocked or surveyed in recent memory. These small Paradox-area ponds often sit on private or mixed-access land — confirm access before you go. If you find yourself here, you're likely the only one.
Challis Pond is a 16-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — a quieter corner of the eastern Adirondacks where the named ponds tend to be tucked into private land or accessed by unmarked woods roads rather than marked DEC trails. The pond sits outside the High Peaks corridor, which means fewer hikers and more local anglers who know the back routes. No fish species data on record, which typically signals either limited stocking history or simply that no one's filed a survey — common for smaller eastern waters that don't pull traffic from the tourist routes. Worth a call to the Region 5 DEC office in Ray Brook if you're planning a visit; access status and conditions change year to year on these outlier ponds.
Clear Pond is a 24-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — one of those middle-distance ponds that sits off the main recreation corridors and doesn't pull casual traffic. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means either native brook trout that no one's bothering to survey or a pond that doesn't hold fish through the winter. The Paradox Lake area itself is a mix of private shoreline and low-key state land access, so approach expectations accordingly — this is more likely a bushwhack or local-knowledge destination than a marked trailhead experience. If you're already in the area for Paradox Lake itself, Clear Pond makes sense as a secondary explore; otherwise, it's a research-first outing.
Cotters Pond is an 11-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough to miss on most maps, set in the mix of private land and old working forest that defines this corner of the eastern Adirondacks. The Paradox Lake corridor runs quieter than the High Peaks or the central lakes, and ponds like Cotters tend to hold their solitude: no marked trails, no DEC campsites, no pressure from day-trippers routing between bigger destinations. Access details are sparse, which usually means posted shoreline or a bushwhack through second-growth hardwoods. No fish data on record, but that's the norm for small ponds off the tourism grid — worth a knock on a nearby door if you're curious.
Courtney Pond is a seven-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it won't show up on most recreation maps, tucked into the kind of wooded parcel that defines the eastern Adirondacks' mix of private land and old-growth quiet. No public access infrastructure, no fish stocking records, no trail register at a trailhead — this is either a private pond or effectively landlocked by the surrounding ownership pattern. If you're poking around Paradox Lake or driving the backroads near Severance, you might catch a glimpse through the trees, but don't expect a put-in or a campsite.
Crab Pond is a 34-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — quiet, low-traffic, and off the main recreational corridors that pull crowds toward the High Peaks or Lake George. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means wild brookies or nothing at all; locals who know it tend to keep it that way. Access details are scarce in the DEC's public records, suggesting either private land complications or a bushwhack-only approach — the kind of pond that rewards a topo map and a willingness to navigate by contour lines. If you're poking around Paradox Lake and looking for solitude instead of a boat launch, Crab Pond is the direction to point.
Crane Pond is a 159-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — part of the eastern Adirondack drainage that feeds into Lake Champlain. The pond sits in working forest and old settlement land rather than the High Peaks corridor, which generally means quieter access and fewer crowds, though specifics on public launch points and fish populations remain undocumented in DEC records. Waters in this corner of the Park tend to hold warmwater species — bass, pickerel, perch — rather than trout, and shoreline access often depends on seasonal gated roads or informal fisherman's pull-offs. Check the DEC Region 5 office or local outfitters in Ticonderoga for current conditions and entry points.
Crowfoot Pond is a 35-acre water tucked into the Paradox Lake region — the eastern Adirondacks where the terrain flattens out from the High Peaks and the ponds tend to be quieter, less trafficked, and harder to pin down in the guidebooks. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means either wild brookies that never made it into DEC surveys or a pond that doesn't hold fish through the winter. The name suggests either a shape best seen from above or an old trapper's reference long since forgotten. Worth checking the DEC Unit Management Plan for the area if you're planning a visit — access and allowed uses vary widely in this corner of the park.
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.
Dudley Pond is a 10-acre pocket of water in the Paradox Lake region — quiet, tucked away, and off the main tourist circuits that funnel traffic to Paradox Lake itself or the Crown Point corridor. No fish data on file with DEC, which usually means it's either unstocked, winterkills periodically, or simply hasn't been sampled in recent surveys. The surrounding terrain is low-elevation mixed hardwood and hemlock — more Champlain Valley than High Peaks — and access details are scant enough that this one stays local. If you're poking around the back roads between Severance and Paradox, it's worth a look with low expectations and a topo map.
Eagles Nest Pond is an 8-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — part of the eastern Adirondack lowlands where the named ponds outnumber the people who fish them. No fish species data on file, which usually means either wild brookies that no one bothers to report or a shallow basin that freezes to the bottom and holds nothing at all. The name suggests either a historical raptor nest or the kind of wishful cartography that named half the ponds in this drainage. Access and ownership status unclear — treat it as remote unless you know the parcel.
East Creek Pond is a 34-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — a name that places it in the low country east of Schroon Lake, where the Adirondack foothills flatten toward Lake Champlain and the ponds tend to be warm, weedy, and lightly visited. No fish data on record, which usually means either marginal habitat or simply that no one's bothered to document what's there. The area around Paradox Lake proper sees second-home development and summer camps, but smaller named waters like East Creek often sit back in the woods, accessible by unmarked logging roads or private land — worth a map check and a polite ask before assuming public access.
Ensign Pond is a one-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational maps and likely holds little more than seasonal habitat for frogs and water bugs. No fish stocking records, no trail access worth mentioning, no reason to seek it out unless you're bushwhacking the drainage or doing wetland survey work. The name suggests some surveyor's notation from the 19th century, and the pond itself probably dries to mud flats by late summer in dry years.
Flemings Pond sits in the Paradox Lake region — a 49-acre water without much public footprint and no official fish stocking records, which usually means posted shoreline or limited-to-no public access. The name appears on USGS maps but not in the DEC's maintained paddling or fishing inventories, a pattern common to ponds ringed by private camps or tucked behind old Adirondack estates. Worth a query at the Schroon Lake DEC office or the town clerk in Paradox if you're intent on reaching it — some of these "map ponds" have owner-tolerated access via legacy trails, but assume private until confirmed otherwise.
Glidden Marsh sits in the Paradox Lake region — 18 acres of shallow wetland that functions more as wildlife habitat than paddling destination. The marsh is the kind of place that registers on topographic maps but rarely appears in trip reports: no designated access, no formal trails, and no fish stocking records to pull anglers off the nearby lakes. Beaver activity shapes the water levels season to season, and the edges are browsed hard by deer. If you're scanning a map for solitude in the Paradox corridor, this is the terrain that delivers it — but you'll be bushwhacking in, and the reward is observation, not recreation.
Goose Pond sits in the Paradox Lake region — a 64-acre pond in a quietly forested pocket east of Schroon Lake, where the tourist traffic thins and the ponds tend toward private shoreline and camp leases. No fish species on record, which usually signals either marginal habitat or simply that DEC hasn't surveyed it in decades. The pond carries the kind of name — Goose, Mud, Long — that marks working-camp waters rather than destination fishing, and access here is almost certainly limited to landowner permission or a paddle-in from a connecting water. Worth a look on the DeLorme if you're poking around the Paradox drainage, but don't expect a trailhead.
Gooseneck Pond is a 75-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — part of the quieter, less-trafficked southeastern quadrant of the Park where ponds tend to be private or difficult to reach. The name suggests a bend or narrow passage in the shoreline, typical of glacial drainage ponds in this terrain, though public access and current use aren't well documented. Without clear trail or launch information, this is one to research locally before planning a trip — the town of Schroon or nearby outfitters may have better intel on whether it's reachable and what you'll find when you get there.
Goosepuddle Pond is a three-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake drainage — the kind of small pond that appears on USGS maps but rarely shows up in fishing reports or trail guides. No formal trail access on record, no designated campsites, no fish stocking data in the DEC database — which means it's either spring-fed and fishless, or it's holding native brookies that see almost no pressure. The name alone (Goosepuddle) suggests either old logging-camp humor or a seasonal wetland character that keeps most paddlers pointed toward Paradox Lake proper. Worth a look if you're already in the area with a canoe and a taste for bushwhacking, but set expectations accordingly.
Grizzle Ocean — a 22-acre pond in the Paradox Lake region — carries the kind of peculiar name that likely traces back to some forgotten logging-era surveyor or trapper. The pond sits in the mid-elevation forest south of the Schroon Lake corridor, away from the High Peaks tourist traffic and the lean-to loop trails. No fish stocking records on file, no DEC campsite designations, no trailhead pull-offs with kiosks — this is the category of Adirondack water that shows up on the topo map but not in the guidebooks. Access likely requires either private-land permission or a bushwhack from the nearest seasonal road.
Hammond Pond is a 54-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — a quieter corner of the eastern Adirondacks where the names on the map tend to outnumber the people on the trail. No fish data on file, which usually means either private shoreline or DEC surveys that came up empty, and the pond doesn't appear on the standard recreation circuit. Worth checking the DEC atlas for access status and ownership lines before planning a visit — many of the smaller ponds in this drainage sit behind posted land or require permission. If it's accessible, expect solitude and the kind of shoreline that hasn't changed much since the last logging era.
Hatch Pond is a 7-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough to stay off most paddlers' radars, tucked into the low hills east of Schroon Lake where the terrain flattens out toward Lake Champlain. No fish species data on record, which usually means light pressure and marginal habitat; it's the kind of pond that shows up on the map but not in the fishing reports. Access details are sparse — likely private or walk-in only, typical for ponds this size in the Paradox corridor. Worth a look if you're already nearby and hunting for solitude, but confirm land status before you go.
Haymeadow Pond is an 11-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — remote enough that DEC records list no fish survey data, which usually means limited access and limited pressure. The name suggests old pasture or meadow reclaimed by forest, a pattern common in this corner of the eastern Adirondacks where 19th-century farmsteads gave way back to woods. Without maintained trail access or nearby trailhead infrastructure, this is a pond for the topo-and-compass crowd or for anyone willing to bushwhack from the nearest seasonal road. Expect shallow water, probable beaver work, and solitude.
Heart Pond is an 8-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it likely sees minimal traffic and limited angling pressure, but not so remote that it appears on most paddler or hiker itineraries. No fish species on record, which often means stocked brookies decades ago or simply unstocked and unsampled — either way, not a destination for anglers chasing current DEC inventory. The pond sits in quiet country east of the High Peaks, where the terrain flattens and the forest opens up into mixed hardwoods and old pasture edges. If you're looking for solitude over spectacle, waters like this deliver — just bring a topo and expect to bushwhack or follow old logging roads that may or may not still be passable.
Honey Pond is a three-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull much attention, which may be exactly its appeal. No fish records on file, no marked trails, no camping infrastructure — the kind of pond that exists on the map but lives in that gray zone between public access and practical obscurity. If you're poking around the backroads near Paradox Lake and spot it, you're likely looking at a bushwhack or private land question. Worth a call to the Ray Brook DEC office before you commit to finding it.
Horseshoe Pond is a five-acre tuck in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull crowds, large enough to feel like a destination if you're willing to work for it. The name suggests a curved shoreline, the kind of pond that reads as a glacial scoop on the topo map, and the acreage puts it in that sweet spot between *pond* and *puddle* where brook trout might hold over if the water stays cold and deep enough. No fish data on file means either it's been overlooked by DEC survey crews or it's seasonal and marginal — a coin flip in this terrain. Check the Paradox Lake access points for the nearest trailhead leads.
Howard Pond is a 13-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough to miss on a map, tucked into the low-relief country east of the High Peaks where the Adirondacks begin their long roll toward Lake Champlain. The pond sits in mixed second-growth forest without nearby trail infrastructure or maintained access, the kind of spot that shows up in DEC pond inventories but rarely in trip reports. No fish species data on record, no designated campsites, no established parking — this is private-land-checkerboard territory where a topo map and polite inquiry are your starting tools. For anglers and paddlers hunting solitude over scenery, ponds like Howard are the trade: access homework required, but no company once you're there.
Huse Pond is a small nine-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — one of those backcountry ponds that doesn't advertise itself with roadside parking or marked trailheads. The pond sits in the transitional zone between the High Peaks corridor to the west and the Champlain Valley to the east, part of the lower-elevation patchwork of wetlands, hardwood ridges, and quiet water that defines the eastern Adirondacks. No fish data on record, which typically means either limited natural reproduction or a pond that doesn't get stocked — worth a reconnaissance trip if you're already in the area. Access details are scarce; expect to do some map work and ask locally if you're serious about finding it.
Joe Pond is an 8-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more moose than paddlers, and remote enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational radar. No fish survey data on record, no marked trailhead, no lean-to within shouting distance — this is the kind of pond that shows up as a blue dot on the DeLorme and stays that way. If you're headed into the Paradox Lake backcountry and stumble onto Joe Pond, you're either seriously off-trail or you know exactly what you're doing.
Johnson Pond is an 81-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — quieter country than the High Peaks corridor, less trafficked than the northern ponds, and functionally off the recreational radar for most visitors. No public access data on file, no fish stocking records in the DEC database, no trail register to suggest regular use. It's the kind of pond that shows up on the topo map but not in the guidebooks — likely private-access or landlocked by surrounding parcels. If you're looking for a walk-in paddling destination or a documented trout fishery, this isn't it.
Knob Pond is a 34-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — far enough off the main tourist loops to stay quiet, small enough that most paddlers never hear the name. No fish species on record, which either means the DEC hasn't surveyed it recently or the pond doesn't hold much beyond bait-sized brookies and transient bass. The lack of nearby peaks or formal trail infrastructure suggests this is more of a local access point than a destination hike — worth checking if you're already in the area and curious, not worth the drive from Lake George. Confirm access before you go; many smaller ponds in this region sit on mixed ownership with limited or seasonal entry.
Kumph Pond is two acres of obscure water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it doesn't register on most recreation maps and remote enough that most locals would need a moment to place it. No fish species on record, no designated campsites, no formal trail access in the state database — this is the kind of pond you find by accident while bushwhacking or by intention if you're working through every named water in the Park. The Paradox Lake area runs lean on trails compared to the High Peaks, so Kumph sits in that middle-distance backcountry where a topo map and a compass still earn their weight.
Lilypad Pond is a five-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it lives up to its name by mid-July, when emergent vegetation claims much of the shoreline and surface. No fish species data on record, which for a pond this size in this terrain usually means seasonal oxygen issues or an inlet/outlet system that doesn't support a year-round population. The Paradox Lake corridor runs along the eastern edge of the park between Schroon Lake and Ticonderoga — less trafficked than the interior routes, more working forest than high-peaks drama. Worth a look if you're already in the area; otherwise it's a map dot, not a destination.
Little Howard Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational maps and remote enough that access details aren't well documented in public trail registers. No fish species on record, no nearby peaks, no established camping infrastructure — this is the kind of water that exists primarily as a cartographic footnote and a destination for bushwhackers willing to navigate by topo line and compass bearing. If you're looking for a named water with a trailhead and a lean-to, keep driving; if you're the type who enjoys finding unmarked ponds just to say you stood there, bring your GPS coordinates and a sense of humor about what counts as a destination.
Little Marsh Pond is a six-acre pocket in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it likely lives up to its name, with marsh grasses working in from the edges and the kind of shallow, tea-colored water that warms early and hosts dragonflies by June. No fish data on record, which tracks for ponds this size in low-traffic zones: they're often too shallow or oxygen-poor to winter trout, though some hold panfish or pickerel if they're connected to larger systems. Access details are sparse, suggesting either private shoreline or a bushwhack situation — worth a local inquiry at the town office or a knock on a camp door before hauling a canoe in. The Paradox Lake watershed runs quiet compared to the High Peaks or the Saranacs, so if you're looking for solitude and don't mind uncertain footing, this is the right corner of the park.
Little Rock Pond is an 8-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it rarely appears on recreational fishing lists and isolated enough that access details stay local. The pond sits in mixed hardwood cover typical of the eastern transition zone, where the High Peaks give way to the broader Champlain valley watershed. No established trail system, no DEC-maintained sites, no stocking records — this is the kind of water you find by studying the topo or hearing about it at a bait shop. If you're looking for it, you already know why.
Lost Pond is a 30-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — quiet country east of I-87, where the ridgelines flatten and the paddling culture tilts toward canoes and family camps rather than trail miles. No fish data on file with DEC, which often signals limited access or marginal habitat, but ponds this size in the Paradox drainage tend to hold warmwater species if they're thermally suited. The name suggests either an old surveyor's note or the kind of local shorthand that sticks when a pond sits back from the road and doesn't make it onto the summer circuit. Worth checking county tax maps or the Paradox Lake Association for access intel if you're exploring the area.
Martin Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational maps and remote enough that access details are scarce in the public record. No fish stocking data, no marked trails, no DEC lean-tos within shouting distance. Ponds this size in the eastern Adirondacks are often walk-in affairs through private or posted land, or they're remnant beaver work that silts in over a decade and becomes a wetland margin by the next survey. If you're in the area and curious, check property lines and ask locally — Martin Pond isn't a destination, but it's on the map for a reason.
Moose Mountain Pond is a 35-acre water tucked into the Paradox Lake region — quiet, lightly visited, and off the main recreational corridors that pull traffic toward the High Peaks or Lake George. The pond lacks the infrastructure (lean-tos, marked trails, stocked fish) that defines the DEC's higher-profile waters, which keeps it in that second tier of Adirondack ponds: known to locals, overlooked by most visitors, and worth the effort if you're already in the area. No fish species data on record, which usually means limited angling pressure or natural reproduction that hasn't warranted surveys. Access details are sparse — assume bushwhacking or unmaintained wood roads unless you're working from a local tip.
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.
Mud Pond is an eight-acre pocket of water in the Paradox Lake area — small enough that it likely sees more moose traffic than paddler traffic, and remote enough that it doesn't show up on most fishing or hiking itineraries. The name tells you what you need to know about the shoreline, and the lack of fish stocking data suggests this is a seasonal or spring-fed pond that may not hold a reliable trout population. If you're driving the back roads between Schroon Lake and Paradox Lake and spot a pull-off or old logging trace, this is the kind of water you might stumble into — but it's not a destination unless you're counting ponds or looking for solitude that doesn't require a permit.
Mud Pond is a nine-acre pond in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it rarely appears on anything but the most detailed maps, and remote enough that most Adirondack anglers have never fished it. No fish stocking records on file, no DEC campsite registry, no trail register to sign — the kind of water that exists in the gap between official infrastructure and local knowledge. Access is likely bushwhack or old logging trace; the pond itself is shallow and marshy (the name tells the story). If you're heading to Paradox Lake for the boat launch and the bass fishing, Mud Pond is the water you pass without noticing on the USGS quad.
Mud Pond is an 11-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough to miss on a regional map, typical of the glacial kettle ponds scattered through the eastern Adirondacks. The name tells you what to expect: shallow margins, organic bottom, the kind of pond that warms early in spring and holds brook trout if it holds fish at all. No species data on file, which often means either unstocked native brookies or a pond that winters out every few decades. Access and ownership status unclear — if you're heading in, confirm with the local DEC office or check the latest Open Space Map for public entry points.
Munson Pond is a 20-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — one of the smaller named ponds in a corridor better known for its larger recreational lakes. Without a stocked fish population or maintained access, it sits in the category of unmaintained Adirondack ponds that serve more as wetland habitat than as fishing or paddling destinations. The region tilts toward private land and low-traffic woods, so unless you're already navigating the area by topographic map, Munson stays off the list. Check parcel lines before exploring — much of the Paradox Lake watershed is a patchwork of private holdings.
Newport Pond is a 17-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it likely sits tucked in the wooded low country east of the High Peaks, away from the trailhead traffic and the named summits. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means either private shoreline or a pond that doesn't hold oxygen through winter — common in shallow Adirondack waters that freeze deep and turn over hard in spring. The Paradox Lake basin is a patchwork of private land and unposted forest, so access here depends on where the shoreline falls and whether there's a visible path in from a nearby road. Worth a map check and a polite knock if you're hunting quiet water in the area.
North Pond sits in the Paradox Lake region — 107 acres of quiet water in the eastern Adirondacks, where the terrain flattens out toward the Champlain Valley and the character shifts from High Peaks drama to backcountry privacy. No fish species on record, which usually means either limited stocking history or shallow water that doesn't winter well — worth a call to the Ray Brook DEC office if you're planning to wet a line. The pond lives in that middle distance where most through-hikers skip past and most lake-chasers haven't made the list yet. Access details are sparse enough that this one rewards the map-and-compass types willing to do the homework.
Otter Pond is a 4-acre pocket water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more use from locals than through-hikers, and remote enough that fish stocking records (if they ever existed) haven't made it into the DEC database. The name suggests beaver activity at some point, though whether current or historical is anyone's guess. Ponds this size in the eastern Adirondacks tend to be drive-to or short-walk access rather than backcountry destinations, but without a known trailhead or road access point, this one stays off most recreational radars. Worth confirming access before planning a trip — private land and unmapped woods roads are common in this corner of the Park.
Overshot Pond is an 8-acre water tucked into the Paradox Lake region — remote enough that access and fishery data don't circulate in the usual channels, which tells you something about visitation. The name suggests mill or dam history, common in the eastern Adirondacks where 19th-century ironworks and timber operations left ponds behind when the infrastructure rotted out. Without a trailhead in the state's official inventory, this is either private-access or bushwhack territory — worth a DEC land classification check and a topo map before you commit to the hike. If you're already in the Paradox drainage for bass or lakers, Overshot is a side-quest for the curious.
