First Bear Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
First Bear Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 25 hectares in size, about 37 km NE of Tusket and 131 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch.
- Size: 25 ha
- Nearest town: Tusket, 37 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Saint John, 131 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in First Bear Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch in First Bear Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on First Bear Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on First Bear 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 First Bear 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 First Bear Lake
- Bower Lake, 14 ha
- Sunday Lake, 78 ha
- Napier Lake, 50 ha
- Solomon Lake, 1.62 km²
- South Carrying Road Lake
- Second Lake, 1.31 km²
- Middle Carrying Road Lake
- Beaverhouse Lake, 82 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.