MacPherson Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
MacPherson Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 85 hectares in size, about 8.3 km NE of Guysborough and 124 km SW of Sydney (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout.
- Size: 85 ha
- Nearest town: Guysborough, 8.3 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 124 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in MacPherson Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout in MacPherson Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on MacPherson Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on MacPherson 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 MacPherson 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 MacPherson Lake
- Walsh Lake, 12 ha
- Simpsons Lake
- Meaghers Lake, 23 ha
- Irving Lake
- Wells Lake, 15 ha
- Bordens Lake
- Goose Harbour Lake, 3.61 km²
- Tom Lake, 63 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.