Upper Marie Joseph Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
Upper Marie Joseph Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 77 hectares in size, about 32 km SE of Eskasoni 3 and 53 km S of Sydney (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout.
- Size: 77 ha
- Nearest town: Eskasoni 3, 32 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Sydney, 53 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Upper Marie Joseph Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout in Upper Marie Joseph Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Upper Marie Joseph Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Upper Marie Joseph 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 Upper Marie Joseph 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Upper Marie Joseph Lake
- MacKinnons Lake, 12 ha
- Barren Hill Lake, 68 ha
- Loch Lomond
- Figure of Eight Lake, 34 ha
- Benjamins Pond
- Enon Lake, 52 ha
- Lake Uist, 4.2 km²
- Morrison Lake, 13 ha
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.