Hatchet Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Hatchet Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 13 km NE of Lake Charlotte and 63 km E of Dartmouth (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout and Smallmouth Bass.
- Nearest town: Lake Charlotte, 13 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Dartmouth, 63 km E (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Hatchet Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass in Hatchet Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Hatchet Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Hatchet 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 Hatchet 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Hatchet Lake
- Boot Lake, 13 ha
- Tangier Grand Lake, 8.19 km²
- Newcombe Lake, 90 ha
- Arnold Lake, 11 ha
- Tangier Lake
- Pearl Lake, 13 ha
- Pug Hole Lake, 11 ha
- Jones Lake, 20 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.