Donahue Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Donahue Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 3.6 km² in size, about 9.5 km S of Guysborough and 138 km SW of Sydney (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout and Yellow Perch.
- Size: 3.63 km²
- Nearest town: Guysborough, 9.5 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 138 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Donahue Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, Yellow Perch in Donahue Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Donahue Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Donahue 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 Donahue 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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
No catches logged on Donahue Lake yet. Sign in to log yours and see what's catching as the reports come in.
Other lakes near Donahue Lake
- Horseshoe Lake, 33 ha
- Cupboard Lake
- Tom Lake, 63 ha
- Bordens Lake
- Ocean Lake, 4.33 km²
- Jessies Lake, 19 ha
- Wells Lake, 15 ha
- Irving 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.