Jacksons Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Jacksons Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 29 hectares in size, about 9 km SW of Havre Boucher and 124 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: 29 ha
- Nearest town: Havre Boucher, 9 km SW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 124 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Jacksons Lake?
The province has stocked Brook Trout in Jacksons 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 Jacksons Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Jacksons 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 Jacksons 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Jacksons Lake
- Summers Lake, 80 ha
- Flynn Lake
- Donnellys Lake, 22 ha
- Grant Lake, 1.47 km²
- Shepherd Lake, 34 ha
- Morrisons Lake, 18 ha
- Goose Harbour Lake, 3.61 km²
- Horton Lake, 51 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.