Little River Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

Little River Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 3.8 km² in size, about 13 km S of New Minas and 65 km W of Lower Sackville (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): White Perch, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Chain Pickerel and Smallmouth Bass.

What fish are in Little River Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list White Perch, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth Bass in Little River Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Little River Lake?

Nobody has reported ice thickness on Little River 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 Little River 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Little River 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.