Johnston Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Johnston Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 18 hectares in size, about 17 km S of Tatamagouche and 76 km S of Charlottetown (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout.
- Size: 18 ha
- Nearest town: Tatamagouche, 17 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Charlottetown, 76 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Johnston Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout in Johnston Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Johnston Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Johnston 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 Johnston 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Johnston Lake
- Irvine Lake
- Guyon Lake
- Clear Lake
- Farm Lake, 13 ha
- Frog Lake
- Trout Lake, 14 ha
- Hart Lake, 36 ha
- Round Lake
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.