Ellison Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Ellison Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 17 hectares in size, about 9 km S of Digby and 85 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch.
- Size: 17 ha
- Nearest town: Digby, 9 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Saint John, 85 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Ellison Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch in Ellison Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Ellison Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Ellison 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 Ellison 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Ellison Lake
- Barnes Lake, 34 ha
- Mallette Lake, 17 ha
- Haines Lake, 64 ha
- Porters Lake, 3.24 km²
- Big Tom Wallace Lake, 1.79 km²
- Range Corner Lake, 23 ha
- Little Tom Wallace Lake, 34 ha
- Amirault Lake, 18 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.