MacKenzies Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
MacKenzies Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 39 hectares in size, about 7.3 km NE of St. Peter's and 69 km SW of Sydney (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout and White Perch.
- Size: 39 ha
- Nearest town: St. Peter's, 7.3 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 69 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in MacKenzies Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, White Perch in MacKenzies Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on MacKenzies Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on MacKenzies 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 MacKenzies 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 MacKenzies Lake
- Cook Lake, 61 ha
- Cranberry Lake, 15 ha
- Long Lake, 80 ha
- Garrets Lake, 13 ha
- MacLeods Lake, 13 ha
- Long Lake, 26 ha
- L'Ardoise Long Lake, 35 ha
- Duncans Lake, 16 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.