Lake William, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

Lake William is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 3 km² in size, about 2.2 km SE of Waverley and 7.6 km E of Lower Sackville (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and White Perch.

What fish are in Lake William?

Provincial survey and observation records list Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch in Lake William. The list may not be complete.

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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

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.