Minard Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

Minard Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 1.2 km² in size, about 38 km W of New Germany and 117 km SE of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead and Lake Whitefish.

What fish are in Minard Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Lake Whitefish in Minard Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide · Lake Whitefish ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Minard Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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