| What makes Gull Pond exceptional
among developed lakes in the Adirondacks is its owners’ success in preserving the
high quality of their lake’s water, fishing and landscape. As an increasing number of
lakes throughout the Northeast experience problems with water pollution, noise and danger
of speeding power boats and personal watercraft, and aesthetic blight, Gull Pond stands
out for its tranquillity and natural beauty, as well as for the privacy enjoyed by its
residents. At its formation in 1973 the Gull Pond Property Owners Association set high
standards for the protection of the remarkably unspoiled environment; these standards have
become traditions as a new generation experiences the beauty and tranquillity of Gull
Pond. Gull Pond is a small deep-water lake,
a few miles southwest of Tupper Lake Village in the Central Adirondacks, just 30 minutes
from Saranac Lake and 40 minutes from Lake Placid. Nearby attractions include Lake Placid,
Saranac Lake, the Raquette River, extensive hiking trails, golf, and downhill skiing.
The lake itself covers nearly 300 acres and
extends more than a mile across from west to east and nearly a mile from north to south at
its eastern end. Most of the central area of the lake is well over 50 feet deep; 73 feet
is the deepest point. The water is remarkably clear, pure and soft as the water supply
comes from natural springs and rainfall in the 1,750-acre watershed surrounding the lake.
Development at Gull Pond began in 1971 with the
initial subdivision of the land surrounding the lake. Generous-sized lots allowed for
privacy for each owner. Lots range in size from 4 to more than 10 acres with shorelines of
250 to over 1,000 feet. The 1971 survey fixed in perpetuity the boundaries of the 49 lots
surrounding the lake, of which 35 have homes built on them. Most homes at Gull Pond were
built after 1973 when the Adirondack Park Agency began regulating setbacks (from the lake)
for houses and standards for septic systems. Deed covenants set a 750 square foot minimum
for houses and prohibit mobile homes.
Gull Pond has no public access areas, and fishing
in Gull Pond is reserved for those fortunate enough to own property on its shores. The
pristine waters of Gull Pond are home to lake trout, brown trout, rainbow trout,
smallmouth bass, and landlocked salmon. The Gull Pond Property Owners Association owns the
lake bottom, as well as four islands in the southeast bay. The largest island is used by
residents’ children and grandchildren for picnics and overnight camping. Peaceful,
private Gull Pond is a unique place in the Adirondacks.
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