French Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
French Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 6.1 km² in size, about 14 km NW of Barrington and 183 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch.
- Size: 6.07 km²
- Nearest town: Barrington, 14 km NW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Saint John, 183 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in French Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch in French Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on French Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on French 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 French 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 French Lake
- Oak Park Lake, 3.71 km²
- Great Pubnico Lake, 19.1 km²
- Clements Pond, 2.85 km²
- Goose Lake, 57 ha
- Greenwood Lake, 5.06 km²
- Beaverdam Lake, 1.51 km²
- Great Barren Lake
- Quinan Lake, 4.46 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.