Gillis Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Gillis Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 48 hectares in size, about 7.2 km W of Sydney Forks and 19 km SW of Sydney (straight-line distances). The province has stocked Brook Trout here in the past 10 years (Nova Scotia stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
- Size: 48 ha
- Nearest town: Sydney Forks, 7.2 km W (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 19 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Gillis Lake?
The province has stocked Brook Trout in Gillis Lake in the past 10 years (Nova Scotia stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Gillis Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Gillis 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 Gillis 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Gillis Lake
- McAdams Lake, 33 ha
- Blacketts Lake, 1.63 km²
- McInnis Lake
- Gillis Lake, 15 ha
- Joes Lake, 29 ha
- Scotch Lake, 29 ha
- Front Lake, 60 ha
- Dumaresq Lake, 86 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.