Shaw Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Shaw Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 88 hectares in size, about 8.4 km SE of Louisdale and 92 km SW of Sydney (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout and White Perch.
- Size: 88 ha
- Nearest town: Louisdale, 8.4 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 92 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Shaw Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, White Perch in Shaw Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Shaw Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Shaw 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 Shaw 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Shaw Lake
- Pottie Lake, 26 ha
- Grand Lake, 3 km²
- Maughers Pond
- Sampson Lake, 23 ha
- Victoria Lake, 16 ha
- Whites Lake, 17 ha
- Buchanan Lake, 16 ha
- Lauchlin Lake, 12 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.