Front Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

Front Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 60 hectares in size, about 7.5 km E of Howie Centre and 9.1 km S of Sydney (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout and White Perch.

What fish are in Front Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, White Perch in Front Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Front Lake?

Nobody has reported ice thickness on Front 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 Front 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Front 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.