Tangier Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Tangier Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 18 km SW of Sheet Harbour and 69 km E of Dartmouth (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.
- Nearest town: Sheet Harbour, 18 km SW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Dartmouth, 69 km E (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Tangier Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead in Tangier Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Tangier Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Tangier 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 Tangier 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Tangier Lake
- Copper Lake
- Third Lake, 54 ha
- Newcombe Lake, 90 ha
- Fourth Lake, 13 ha
- Hatchet Lake
- Tangier Grand Lake, 8.19 km²
- East Taylor Bay Lake, 87 ha
- Taylor Bay Grand Lake, 1.56 km²
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.