Colwell Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Colwell Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 27 hectares in size, about 23 km S of Hayes Subdivision and 72 km W of Lower Sackville (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.
- Size: 27 ha
- Nearest town: Hayes Subdivision, 23 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Lower Sackville, 72 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Colwell Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead in Colwell Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Colwell Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Colwell 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 Colwell 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Colwell Lake
- Colwell Round Lake, 13 ha
- Hardwood Lake, 1.12 km²
- Turbitt Lake, 13 ha
- Hudson Lake
- Murphy Lake, 1.18 km²
- Loon Lake
- Lake Paul, 1.18 km²
- Sand Lake, 28 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.