Portuguese Cove Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Portuguese Cove Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 18 hectares in size, about 5.3 km SE of Herring Cove and 13 km S of Halifax (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout.
- Size: 18 ha
- Nearest town: Herring Cove, 5.3 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Halifax, 13 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Portuguese Cove Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout in Portuguese Cove Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Portuguese Cove Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Portuguese Cove 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 Portuguese Cove 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Portuguese Cove Lake
- Sheehan Lake, 30 ha
- Grand Lake, 1.06 km²
- Moody Lake, 60 ha
- Spruce Hill Lake, 1 km²
- Williams Lake, 41 ha
- Frog Lake
- Cow Bay Lake
- McGrath Lake, 61 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.