Every named reservoir in the Adirondack Park — flood-control basins, drinking-water sources, and the impoundments anchoring the southern watersheds.
Patterson Reservoir is a three-acre impoundment in Keene — small, purpose-built, and functionally invisible to the hiking-and-paddling public that passes through town en route to the High Peaks trailheads. No fish stocking records, no DEC access site, no nearby lean-tos or loop trails to justify a detour. This is working infrastructure in a mountain town, not a backcountry destination — the kind of water that appears on USGS quads but not in guidebooks. If you're looking for brook trout or a put-in, keep driving to Chapel Pond or the Ausable.
Ballston Spa Reservoir is a three-acre impoundment in the Great Sacandaga corridor — more infrastructure than destination, and not a water you'd navigate to for recreation. No public access information on file, no fish stocking records, and the name suggests municipal or historical use rather than backcountry character. If you're passing through the area and curious about smaller regional waters, this one stays off the list — it's a dot on the map, not a place you pack a rod for.
Ballston Spa Reservoir is a 3-acre water supply impoundment in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — working infrastructure, not a recreation destination. Public access is typically restricted or tightly managed around municipal reservoirs, and no fish population data is recorded here. The reservoir functions as part of the local water supply system; if you're looking for fishable water in this corner of the park, the main body of Great Sacandaga Lake is the move — 29 miles of shoreline, boat launches at multiple points, and a documented warmwater fishery.
Cold Brook Reservoir is a three-acre impoundment in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — utilitarian rather than scenic, part of the hydrological patchwork that feeds the larger Sacandaga system. No fish data on record, no formal trail access, and no nearby peaks to anchor a day trip. This is the kind of small reservoir that shows up on DEC water inventories but doesn't draw paddlers or anglers — more likely to be encountered as a landmark on a drive through the southern Adirondacks than as a destination. If you're mapping every named water in the Park, you'll tick this one off; otherwise, keep moving toward the lake itself.
Utica Reservoir is a small, two-acre impoundment in the Old Forge area — more utility than recreation, and not widely documented in fisheries or trail records. The name suggests municipal or historic supply ties to the town, though current use and public access aren't clearly established in state databases. Without fish stocking records or maintained access points, this is one of those minor Adirondack waters that exists more on the map than in the hiking or fishing conversation. If you're poking around Old Forge's backroads and spot it, expect woods and shoreline, not a trailhead sign or a put-in.
Cook's Pond is a two-acre reservoir in the Great Sacandaga Lake basin — small enough that it likely serves a private or institutional purpose rather than public recreation, and without the fish survey data that would indicate DEC management. The Great Sacandaga corridor runs heavy with reservoirs and flowages dating to the 1930s dam projects, and ponds this size often sit on private land or function as water supply for seasonal camps. No public access information on file — if you're planning a visit, confirm ownership and permission before approaching the shoreline.
Lower Reservoir is a one-acre impoundment in the Lake George region — the kind of small utility water that appears on USGS quads but rarely in guide books. No fish data on record, no trails leading to it, no surrounding peaks to anchor a day hike. It's the sort of place you'd stumble onto while bushwhacking between named destinations or tracing old roads on a winter map session — present, mapped, but functionally off the recreational grid.
Wilkie Intake Reservoir is a one-acre impoundment in the Lake George region — functional infrastructure, not a recreation site. These small municipal or private reservoirs dot the Park's lower-elevation terrain, typically fenced or posted, built to supply drinking water or seasonal flow to downstream settlements. No public access, no fish data, no reason to bushwhack in. If you're looking for nearby water to fish or paddle, head to Lake George itself or scout the ponds along Tongue Mountain.
Herkimer Reservoir is a one-acre impoundment in the Old Forge area — small enough that "reservoir" overstates the case, but it holds its place on the map as a named water in the western working forest. No public access data on file, no fish stocking records, no trail references in the DEC inventory — likely private, likely built for an old logging operation or a camp water supply that predates the recreational infrastructure around town. If you're looking for fishable stillwater near Old Forge, you want the Fulton Chain, Fourth Lake, or any of the ponds off the Moose River Plains — Herkimer is a dot on the survey map, not a destination.
Carthage Reservoir is a one-acre municipal impoundment in the Old Forge area — the kind of working water that shows up on USGS quads but not in guidebooks. No public access, no fish stocking records, no trail connections — this is infrastructure, not recreation. If you're looking for a paddle or a cast in the Old Forge corridor, you're ten minutes from the Fulton Chain, where the actual lake country starts.
Wilkie Reservoir is a man-made impoundment in the central Adirondacks, built for hydroelectric purposes and closed to public access. The water sits behind a gated dam — no trail access, no camping, no boat launch.
Franklin Falls Pond is a 384-acre reservoir on the Saranac River, formed by a hydroelectric dam built in 1908. The shoreline is largely undeveloped state land — accessible by foot or paddle, with no formal boat launch or maintained trails leading to it.
Lake Kora is a 387-acre reservoir in the town of Indian Lake, created in 1930 by Cedar River dam. The lake holds brown trout and smallmouth bass; boat launch at the north end off Route 30.
Blake Falls Reservoir is a controlled impoundment on the Raquette River, managed for hydroelectric generation. Public access is limited; paddlers use it as a link between upstream wild sections and Lower Lake, but water levels fluctuate with dam operations.
Stark Falls Reservoir is a small, manmade impoundment in the northwestern Adirondacks, created by damming the Oswegatchie River. Access is limited and the reservoir sees minimal recreational use — primarily local anglers and the occasional paddler passing through.
Sperry Pond is a small reservoir in the northern Adirondacks, accessible by foot from unpaved logging roads. The water holds brook trout; shore fishing is possible, though a canoe extends your range.
Lake Luzerne is a reservoir on the Hudson River formed by the Hadley-Luzerne Dam, located at the southern edge of the Adirondack Park. The impoundment stretches roughly 4 miles upstream and supports warmwater fishing, motorboating, and public access via boat launch on Route 9N.
Rainbow Falls Reservoir is a 505-acre impoundment on the South Branch Moose River in the southwestern Adirondacks. Created by a dam at Rainbow Falls, it offers quiet paddling and fishing for brook trout and panfish — roadside access from Moose River Road.
Flat Rock Reservoir is a man-made impoundment in the Adirondacks, created for water supply or hydroelectric purposes. Access and recreational use depend on ownership — check local regulations before visiting.
Flowed Lake is a backcountry reservoir reached by a 14.6-mile round-trip hike from Upper Works trailhead. Brook trout fishing and primitive shoreline camping; the trail crosses several stream fords that run high in spring.
Lower Ausable Lake sits at 2,015 feet in a glacial valley below Mount Colvin, accessible only by the 3.4-mile trail from the Ausable Club gate — no public motorized access. The lake feeds Upper Ausable Lake and drains through Ausable Chasm; trout fishing and backcountry camping by permit at designated lean-tos.
Lincoln Pond is a 51-acre reservoir in the Elizabethtown area, stocked with brook trout by NYSDEC. Shore and small-craft access; the pond sits near the trailhead for Peaked Mountain, pairing a short paddle with a summit hike.
Adirondack Lake is a 163-acre reservoir in the town of Indian Lake, formed by damming the Hudson River's South Branch. The water level fluctuates with hydroelectric releases — check conditions before launching; access is from Route 28N.
North Creek Reservoir is a small impoundment on the Hudson River's upper reach, managed for hydroelectric generation. Public access is limited—paddling and fishing occur downstream, but the reservoir itself remains largely industrial in character.
Lower Saint Regis Lake is a 417-acre controlled reservoir in the Saint Regis Canoe Area, accessible by a short portage from the Paul Smiths visitor center. Motorboats are prohibited; the lake connects to Upper Saint Regis via a narrow channel and serves as a quiet gateway to the canoe route network.
Mill Pond is a reservoir in the Adirondack region — precise location and management details vary by which Mill Pond is referenced, as several small impoundments share the name across the park. Access and fishing regulations depend on the specific body of water.
Bartlett Pond is a reservoir in the central Adirondacks, accessible via a short trail from Bartlett Road. The water is calm and suitable for paddling, though access requires navigating private land boundaries — check current public easements before heading in.
Lower Chateaugay Lake is a 557-acre reservoir in the northern Adirondacks, known for smallmouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch. Public boat launch at the north end; motorboats permitted, ice fishing draws anglers through winter.
Tupper Lake Reservoir is a 3,000-acre impoundment on the Raquette River, created by a 1919 hydroelectric dam. Open to motorboats and fishing for northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass; public launch off Route 3 in the village of Tupper Lake.
County Line Flow is a 422-acre reservoir on the Oswegatchie River, straddling the Herkimer-Hamilton county line. Access via Star Lake–put in for paddling, fish for northern pike and bass, or camp at primitive sites along the wooded shoreline.
South Lake is a reservoir in the eastern Adirondacks, part of the Hudson River watershed. Public access is limited — check with the local DEC office for current boat launch availability and any seasonal restrictions.
Carry Falls Reservoir is a remote 1,200-acre impoundment on the Oswegatchie River in the Five Ponds Wilderness. Access requires a multi-mile paddle or portage from Inlet or Wanakena — motorboats prohibited, making it a backcountry destination for canoeists and anglers targeting pike and bass.
Keenan Reservoir is a man-made impoundment on the East Branch Sacandaga River, created by a 1908 dam for hydroelectric power. The reservoir spans roughly 300 acres and remains largely undeveloped — a quiet paddle destination with limited road access via seasonal logging routes.
Grass River Flow is a 4,400-acre reservoir on the Grass River, part of the Raquette-St. Regis water system in the northwestern Adirondacks. Access from Route 3 near Cranberry Lake; paddle-only zones in upper reaches; northern pike and bass fishing draws locals, but conditions shift with draw-down schedules.
Deer River Flow is a 960-acre reservoir on the Deer River in the northwestern Adirondacks, created by a dam north of Duane. Motorboats allowed; fishing for northern pike, bass, and panfish; access via DEC boat launch on Meacham Lake Road.
Lake Abanakee is a small reservoir in the village of Indian Lake, created by a dam on the Indian River. It serves as a local water supply and offers calm-water paddling with public access from the village center.
Stones Pond is a reservoir in the northern Adirondacks, managed for water supply rather than recreation. Access is restricted — no public boat launch, limited shoreline entry.
North Lake is a reservoir in the central Adirondacks, created by damming and managed for water supply. Public access is limited — check local regulations before planning a visit.
Stillwater Reservoir is a 6,700-acre impoundment on the Beaver River, built in 1885 for timber transport and now managed for power and recreation. Open to motorboats; known for northern pike and smallmouth bass, with state campground access and a boat launch at the dam.
Hinckley Reservoir spans 2,800 acres along the West Canada Creek, formed by a dam completed in 1915 for flood control and power. The water holds northern pike, walleye, and bass; public boat launches at the north and south ends make it accessible for fishing and paddling.
Keenan Intake Reservoir is a small reservoir on the Hudson River, built to supply water to the Finch, Pruyn paper mill operations. Access is limited and the site remains industrial infrastructure rather than a recreation destination.
Union Falls Pond is a 365-acre reservoir in the northwestern Adirondacks, formed by a dam on the Oswegatchie River. The water is open to motorboats and holds northern pike, bass, and panfish — access via a DEC launch on Tooley Pond Road.
Taylor Pond is a 331-acre reservoir in the northern Adirondacks, open to motorboats and known for steady smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing. Public access via a concrete ramp off Silver Lake Road; the pond sees moderate traffic but rarely crowds.
Slim Pond is a reservoir in the Adirondack Park. Access details and current conditions are not widely documented — contact the local NYSDEC office before planning a visit.
Silver Leaf Pond is a small reservoir in the central Adirondacks, accessible by unmarked paths from nearby logging roads. Expect shallow water and limited fishing; primarily visited by locals who know the access points.
Bell Brook Pond is a reservoir in the western Adirondacks. Access and usage details are limited — check with NYSDEC for current conditions and regulations before planning a visit.
Lake Algonquin is a 109-acre reservoir in the central Adirondacks, part of the Hudson River watershed system. Access is limited — the shoreline is largely undeveloped, with fishing for bass and perch the primary draw.
Moshier Reservoir is a 414-acre impoundment on the west slope of the Adirondacks, built in 1916 to regulate flow for downstream industry. Public access is limited — the shoreline is largely undeveloped and best reached by paddlers willing to navigate from the put-in on the northeast end.
