Swallow Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

Swallow Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 41 hectares in size, about 27 km SE of Tiverton and 121 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.

What fish are in Swallow Lake?

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

Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Swallow Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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