Black River Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Black River Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 7.2 km² in size, about 16 km S of New Minas and 60 km W of Lower Sackville (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): White Perch, Brown Bullhead and Smallmouth Bass.
- Size: 7.21 km²
- Nearest town: New Minas, 16 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Lower Sackville, 60 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Black River Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list White Perch, Brown Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass in Black River Lake. The list may not be complete.
Is the ice safe on Black River Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Black River 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 Black River 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Black River Lake
- Little River Lake, 3.84 km²
- Sunken Lake, 35 ha
- Murphy Lake, 1.18 km²
- Hudson Lake
- Wallaback Lake, 2.56 km²
- Turbitt Lake, 13 ha
- Christy Lake, 14 ha
- North Canoe Lake, 93 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.