Lake Uist, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Lake Uist is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 4.2 km² in size, about 17 km S of Eskasoni 3 and 48 km SW of Sydney (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout.
- Size: 4.2 km²
- Nearest town: Eskasoni 3, 17 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 48 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Lake Uist?
Provincial survey and observation records list Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout in Lake Uist. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Lake Uist?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Lake Uist 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 Uist?
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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Uist
- Morrison Lake, 13 ha
- Enon Lake, 52 ha
- Loch Lomond
- Benjamins Pond
- Barren Hill Lake, 68 ha
- Amaguadees Pond, 81 ha
- MacLeods Lake, 13 ha
- Bras d'Or Lake, 1,070 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.