Murphy Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Murphy Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 1.2 km² in size, about 18 km S of Hayes Subdivision and 68 km W of Lower Sackville (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch.
- Size: 1.18 km²
- Nearest town: Hayes Subdivision, 18 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Lower Sackville, 68 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Murphy Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch in Murphy Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Murphy Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Murphy 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 Murphy 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Murphy Lake
- Hudson Lake
- Little River Lake, 3.84 km²
- Colwell Lake, 27 ha
- Turbitt Lake, 13 ha
- Colwell Round Lake, 13 ha
- Black River Lake, 7.21 km²
- Loon Lake
- Hardwood Lake, 1.12 km²
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.