Russell Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Russell Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 30 hectares in size, about 2.9 km S of Tam O'Shanter Ridge and 4.3 km E of Dartmouth (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch and Yellow Perch.
- Size: 30 ha
- Nearest town: Tam O'Shanter Ridge, 2.9 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Dartmouth, 4.3 km E (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Russell Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Yellow Perch in Russell Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Russell Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Russell 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 Russell 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Russell Lake
- Penhorn Lake
- Maynard Lake
- Morris Lake, 1.6 km²
- Lake Micmac
- Lake Loon, 76 ha
- Albro Lake, 23 ha
- Spectacle Lake
- Lake Charles, 1.39 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.