St. Josephs Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

St. Josephs Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 24 hectares in size, about 11 km SW of Antigonish and 112 km SE of Charlottetown (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout, White Perch and Yellow Perch.

What fish are in St. Josephs Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, White Perch, Yellow Perch in St. Josephs Lake. The list may not be complete.

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

Is the ice safe on St. Josephs Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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