Third Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Third Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 54 hectares in size, about 14 km SW of Sheet Harbour and 74 km E of Dartmouth (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): White Perch, Yellow Perch, Brook Trout, Brown Bullhead and Smallmouth Bass.
- Size: 54 ha
- Nearest town: Sheet Harbour, 14 km SW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Dartmouth, 74 km E (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Third Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list White Perch, Yellow Perch, Brook Trout, Brown Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass in Third Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide · Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Third Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Third 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 Third 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Third Lake
- Fourth Lake, 13 ha
- Tangier Lake
- East Taylor Bay Lake, 87 ha
- Copper Lake
- Taylor Bay Grand Lake, 1.56 km²
- Mushaboom Lake
- Fraser Lake, 1.07 km²
- River Lake, 1.06 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.