Butlers Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Butlers Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 1.1 km² in size, about 10 km N of Yarmouth and 150 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): White Perch, Brown Bullhead and Brook Trout.
- Size: 1.09 km²
- Nearest town: Yarmouth, 10 km N (straight line)
- Nearest city: Saint John, 150 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Butlers Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list White Perch, Brown Bullhead, Brook Trout in Butlers Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Butlers Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Butlers 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 Butlers 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Butlers Lake
- Rodneys Lake, 11 ha
- Taylors Lake
- Duck Pond
- Allens Lake, 92 ha
- Island Pond, 47 ha
- Bunkers Lake, 39 ha
- Darlings Lake, 1.31 km²
- Brenton Lake, 48 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.