China Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
China Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 12 km S of Hebbville and 89 km SW of Halifax (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.
- Nearest town: Hebbville, 12 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Halifax, 89 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in China Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead in China Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on China Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on China 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 China 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 China Lake
- Island Lake, 1.06 km²
- Crooked Lake, 2.47 km²
- Wallace Lake, 1.05 km²
- Spectacle Lake, 92 ha
- Moose Lake, 57 ha
- Publicover Lake, 13 ha
- Fitch Little Lake, 17 ha
- Minamkeak Lake, 7.72 km²
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.