McKay Lakes, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
McKay Lakes is a lakes in Nova Scotia, about 1 km² in size, about 18 km N of Shelburne and 159 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.
- Size: 1.02 km²
- Nearest town: Shelburne, 18 km N (straight line)
- Nearest city: Saint John, 159 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in McKay Lakes?
Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead in McKay Lakes. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on McKay Lakes?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on McKay Lakes yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for McKay Lakes?
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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 McKay Lakes
- Beaverdam Lake, 15 ha
- Deception Lake, 2.83 km²
- Jones Lake, 83 ha
- Philip Lake, 1.11 km²
- Welshtown Lake, 2.66 km²
- Back Lake, 1.65 km²
- Harpers Lake, 2.5 km²
- Clamshell Lake, 61 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.