Suggestions for Hornbeck trip

Planning on visiting the Peter Hornbeck art exhibit in Tupper this summer and want to take our boats to a suitable pond to paddle in his honor. Any suggestions for quick trip relatively near Tupper Lake area? Would be coming up from Speculator area and are unfamiliar with north of Long Lake. Have paddled St Regis chain and have explored Henderson and Avalalanche Lake/Lake Colden with the boats. Ideal would be a short carry in (have only one pack rig; the other would be over the shoulder) and pond(s) suitable for an afternoon of paddling.

Thanks in advance!