Shannon Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Shannon Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 1.2 km² in size, about 21 km SE of Lawrencetown and 102 km SE of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): White Perch, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.
- Size: 1.16 km²
- Nearest town: Lawrencetown, 21 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Saint John, 102 km SE (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Shannon Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list White Perch, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead in Shannon Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Shannon Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Shannon 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 Shannon 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Shannon Lake
- Zwickers Lake, 50 ha
- Waterloo Lake, 1.41 km²
- Quilty Lake, 33 ha
- Connell Lake, 17 ha
- McGill Lake, 3.1 km²
- Trout Lake, 1.65 km²
- Miletree Lake, 49 ha
- Big Molly Upsim 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.