Great Pubnico Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Great Pubnico Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 19 km² in size, about 18 km NW of Clyde River and 175 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.
- Size: 19.1 km²
- Nearest town: Clyde River, 18 km NW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Saint John, 175 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Great Pubnico Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead in Great Pubnico Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Great Pubnico Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Great Pubnico 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 Great Pubnico 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Great Pubnico Lake
- French Lake, 6.07 km²
- Oak Park Lake, 3.71 km²
- Quinan Lake, 4.46 km²
- Great Barren Lake
- Goose Lake, 57 ha
- Clements Pond, 2.85 km²
- Harpers Lake, 2.5 km²
- Mushpauk Lake, 5.76 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.