Wilsons Lake, Nova Scotia: ice fishing

Wilsons Lake is a lake in Nova Scotia, about 1.8 km² in size, about 9.5 km NE of Tusket and 150 km S of Saint John (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): White Perch, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead.

What fish are in Wilsons Lake?

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

Guides: Yellow Perch ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Wilsons Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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