Lake William, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Lake William is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 1.1 km² in size, about 7.4 km NE of New Germany and 79 km W of Lower Sackville (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): White Perch, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.
- Size: 1.06 km²
- Nearest town: New Germany, 7.4 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Lower Sackville, 79 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Lake William?
Provincial survey and observation records list White Perch, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead in Lake William. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Lake William?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Lake William 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 William?
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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 William
- Texas Lake, 11 ha
- Sherbrooke Lake (NS)
- Haley Lake, 38 ha
- Pear Lake, 14 ha
- Holbert Lake, 35 ha
- Canoran Lake, 19 ha
- Church Lake, 1.52 km²
- Doreys Lake, 21 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.