Philip Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

Philip Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 1.1 km² in size, about 24 km N of Shelburne and 153 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.

• Size: 1.11 km²
• Nearest town: Shelburne, 24 km N (straight line)
• Nearest city: Saint John, 153 km S (straight line)
• Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet

What fish are in Philip Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead in Philip Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Philip Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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

• Jones Lake, 83 ha
• Back Lake, 1.65 km²
• McKay Lakes, 1.02 km²
• Beaverdam Lake, 15 ha
• Deception Lake, 2.83 km²
• Clamshell Lake, 61 ha
• Welshtown Lake, 2.66 km²
• Longview Lake, 95 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.