Bear Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Bear Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 19 hectares in size, about 23 km NE of Sheet Harbour and 109 km E of Dartmouth (straight-line distances). The province has stocked Brook Trout here in the past 10 years (Nova Scotia stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
- Size: 19 ha
- Nearest town: Sheet Harbour, 23 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Dartmouth, 109 km E (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Bear Lake?
The province has stocked Brook Trout in Bear Lake in the past 10 years (Nova Scotia stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Bear Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Bear 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 Bear 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Bear Lake
- Kelly Lake, 50 ha
- Bull Moose Lake, 12 ha
- Round Lake, 63 ha
- Dog Lake, 15 ha
- Mill Lake, 32 ha
- Nowlin Lake, 65 ha
- Second Lake
- Paul Morris Lake, 14 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.