Barnes Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Barnes Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 34 hectares in size, about 12 km SE of Digby and 88 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch.
- Size: 34 ha
- Nearest town: Digby, 12 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Saint John, 88 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Barnes Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch in Barnes Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Barnes Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Barnes Lake yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for Barnes Lake?
Official regulations (Government of Nova Scotia — Winter Sportfishing Season / Anglers' Handbook). Always confirm against the current official guide before you fish. This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal harvest (poaching) that results from relying on it.
Catches and lures
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Other lakes near Barnes Lake
- Ellison Lake, 17 ha
- Big Tom Wallace Lake, 1.79 km²
- Little Tom Wallace Lake, 34 ha
- Mallette Lake, 17 ha
- Haines Lake, 64 ha
- Porters Lake, 3.24 km²
- Lake Joli, 2.12 km²
- Upper Lake, 45 ha
Updated 2026-11-06. Lake names and locations: Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (Natural Resources Canada). Lake sizes: HydroLAKES (Messager et al. 2016, CC BY 4.0). Nearest towns: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). About these data.