Petpeswick Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Petpeswick Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 3 km² in size, about 4 km SW of Musquodoboit Harbour and 32 km E of Dartmouth (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout, White Perch and Brown Bullhead.
- Size: 2.97 km²
- Nearest town: Musquodoboit Harbour, 4 km SW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Dartmouth, 32 km E (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Petpeswick Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, White Perch, Brown Bullhead in Petpeswick Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Petpeswick Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Petpeswick 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 Petpeswick 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Petpeswick Lake
- Grassy Lake, 11 ha
- Catcha Lake
- Scots Pond
- Long Bridge Lake, 84 ha
- Chezzetcook Lake, 2.96 km²
- Conrod Lake, 1.4 km²
- Bayer Lake, 39 ha
- Paces Lake, 3.59 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.