Lake Placid sits in the Adirondack Mountains like a jewel in a green velvet box. The lake reflects the surrounding peaks so perfectly that you might get dizzy trying to figure out which way is up.

For about 50 years, the annual Wildcat Steelhead Club Kids Fishing Derby has been held at Thompson Pond for those ages 14 and younger.

Find out when bass season is open near you. Be aware of each state’s 2025 catch-and-release and harvest rules so you can fish legally all year.