Harpers Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Harpers Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 2.5 km² in size, about 12 km NW of Shelburne and 169 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: 2.5 km²
- Nearest town: Shelburne, 12 km NW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Saint John, 169 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Harpers Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead in Harpers Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Harpers Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Harpers 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 Harpers 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Harpers Lake
- Welshtown Lake, 2.66 km²
- Lake George, 1.3 km²
- Beaverdam Lake, 15 ha
- Deception Lake, 2.83 km²
- Churchover Lakes
- McKay Lakes, 1.02 km²
- Beaverdam Lake, 1.51 km²
- 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.