Scott Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

Scott Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 22 hectares in size, about 35 km SW of New Germany and 120 km W of Lower Sackville (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass and Brook Trout.

What fish are in Scott Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout in Scott Lake. The list may not be complete.

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

Is the ice safe on Scott Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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