Salmon River Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

Salmon River Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 15 km NE of Cross Roads Country Harbour and 145 km SE of Charlottetown (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brown Trout and Yellow Perch.

What fish are in Salmon River Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Brown Trout, Yellow Perch in Salmon River Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Brown Trout ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Salmon River Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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

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.