Anthony Lake Fishing near Hantsport, Nova Scotia

• Overview

  Look for Anthony Lake in the Hants part of Nova Scotia. The setting is rolling bush. Around 26 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 2.2 km on foot. The closest town, Hantsport, is 22 km away. For a city, Dartmouth is 59 km off. Close by you have: McDonald Lake 7.6 km, 7.8 km away is Cayley Lake, Smith Lake 8.7 km, 9.4 km away is Fentons Lake and Shields Lake 9.7 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Anthony Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Hants cover American eel, Atlantic salmon and striped bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At Anthony Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -6°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near mid December in autumn. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. That is the shape of the year on Anthony Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The water borders Petite Bog Nature Reserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. McDonald Lake at 7.6 km is the sensible second choice. The position on Anthony Lake is worth confirming on the day.