Shepherd Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Shepherd Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 34 hectares in size, about 16 km N of Guysborough and 127 km SW of Sydney (straight-line distances). The province has stocked Brook Trout here in the past 10 years (Nova Scotia stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
- Size: 34 ha
- Nearest town: Guysborough, 16 km N (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 127 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Shepherd Lake?
The province has stocked Brook Trout in Shepherd Lake in the past 10 years (Nova Scotia stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Shepherd Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Shepherd 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 Shepherd 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Shepherd Lake
- Meaghers Lake, 23 ha
- Donnellys Lake, 22 ha
- Simpsons Lake
- Summers Lake, 80 ha
- Irving Lake
- Goose Harbour Lake, 3.61 km²
- Jacksons Lake, 29 ha
- Flynn 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.