Bear Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Bear Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 23 km W of Goshen and 117 km SE of Charlottetown (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch.
- Nearest town: Goshen, 23 km W (straight line)
- Nearest city: Charlottetown, 117 km SE (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Bear Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch in Bear Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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
- John Miller Lake
- White Lake
- Milldam Lake, 11 ha
- Round Lake
- Z Lake
- Eden Lake, 2.23 km²
- Black Lake, 11 ha
- Gunn Lake
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.