Murphy Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Murphy Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 21 hectares in size, about 17 km SW of Windsor and 44 km W of Lower Sackville (straight-line distances). The province has stocked Brook Trout here in the past 10 years (Nova Scotia stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
- Size: 21 ha
- Nearest town: Windsor, 17 km SW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Lower Sackville, 44 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Murphy Lake?
The province has stocked Brook Trout in Murphy Lake in the past 10 years (Nova Scotia stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
Guides: Brook Trout 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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
- Falls Lake
- Mockingigh Lake
- Armstrong Lake, 56 ha
- Zwicker Lake, 66 ha
- North Canoe Lake, 93 ha
- Panuke Lake, 16.3 km²
- Card Lake, 3.94 km²
- Christy Lake, 14 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.