Every named reservoir in the Adirondack Park — flood-control basins, drinking-water sources, and the impoundments anchoring the southern watersheds.
Deer River Flow is a four-acre impoundment on the Deer River system north of Saranac Lake — a low-profile paddle destination in a region better known for its larger, more developed waters. The flow sits in mixed forest with marshy edges, typical of beaver-influenced water levels and the kind of shallow habitat that holds warmwater species even if the DEC record comes up blank. Access likely involves the Deer River itself or bushwhacking from nearby forest roads — this is working-woods country, not trailhead-and-parking-lot country. If you're poking around the upper Deer River drainage by canoe, this is a worthwhile detour for solitude and birdwatching, but bring a map and don't expect signage.
Lake Roxanne is a 206-acre reservoir in the Saranac Lake region — a man-made water that serves municipal purposes and sits off the main recreational radar. The reservoir designation typically means restricted or limited access, and without established fish stocking records or public shoreline access points, it functions more as infrastructure than destination water. If you're looking for fishable or paddleable water near Saranac Lake, Lower Saranac Lake, Oseetah Lake, and Lake Flower all offer public launches and better-documented recreational access within a few miles.
Lamica Lake is an 18-acre reservoir tucked into the broader Saranac Lake watershed — one of those working bodies of water that shows up on the topo but rarely in trip reports. The shoreline is a mix of private holdings and undeveloped state land, so public access is limited and best confirmed with the DEC before planning a visit. No fish species data on record, which suggests it's either stocked inconsistently or managed primarily for water supply rather than recreation. If you're poking around the back roads west of Saranac Lake village and see the name on a sign, this is the lake — but don't expect a put-in or a clearing.
