Lake George, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Lake George is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 1.3 km² in size, about 4.9 km NE of Shelburne and 166 km SW of Halifax (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Brook Trout and Brown Bullhead.
- Size: 1.3 km²
- Nearest town: Shelburne, 4.9 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Halifax, 166 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Lake George?
Provincial survey and observation records list Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Brook Trout, Brown Bullhead in Lake George. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide · Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Lake George?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Lake George yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for Lake George?
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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Lake George
- Welshtown Lake, 2.66 km²
- Harpers Lake, 2.5 km²
- Canada Hill Lake, 1.66 km²
- Deception Lake, 2.83 km²
- Churchover Lakes
- Beaverdam Lake, 15 ha
- McKay Lakes, 1.02 km²
- Walls 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.