Little Ferguson Lake near Marion Bridge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, you have Little Ferguson Lake. It stands 75 metres above sea level. The water measures roughly 4 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our Cape Breton County list. The closest town, Marion Bridge, is 8.2 km distant. Sydney is the closest city, 21 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Little Ferguson Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Cape Breton County include striped bass, Atlantic salmon, alewife, American eel and brook trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Little Ferguson Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 18°C, the coldest about -6°C. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Count the season from break-up, usually late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan any trip to Little Ferguson Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Belle Lake sits 0.7 km off and takes the overflow. For Little Ferguson Lake in particular, ask before you travel.