West Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing
West Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 6 km SE of River John and 59 km S of Charlottetown (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): White Perch.
- Nearest town: River John, 6 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Charlottetown, 59 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in West Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list White Perch in West Lake. The list may not be complete.
Is the ice safe on West Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on West 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 West 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 West Lake
- Kennedy Lake, 14 ha
- Earltown Lake
- Pratts Lake
- Botany Bay Lake, 10 ha
- Hingley Lake
- Gairloch Lake
- Clear Lake
- Farm 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.