French River Lakes, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
French River Lakes is a lakes in Nova Scotia, about 35 hectares in size, about 24 km SW of Ingonish and 50 km NW of Sydney (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout.
- Size: 35 ha
- Nearest town: Ingonish, 24 km SW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 50 km NW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in French River Lakes?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout in French River Lakes. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on French River Lakes?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on French River Lakes 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 River Lakes?
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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 River Lakes
- Moose Lake, 24 ha
- Big Lake, 36 ha
- Bonnie Lake
- MacDonalds Ponds
- Snake Cat Lake, 24 ha
- Bell Lakes, 1.22 km²
- Dalem Lake, 31 ha
- Étang à Johnny à Eusèbe, 11 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.