Little Lake Fishing near Porters Lake, Nova Scotia

• Overview

  Within Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, you have Little Lake. The bank is 18 metres above sea level. Small at around 6 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It lies lower than most water we list in Nova Scotia. The closest town, Musquodoboit Harbour, is 8.1 km distant. Porters Lake lies 21 km off, Lake Echo another 27 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Halifax Regional Municipality: Atlantic cod, coalfish, brook trout and alewife. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Little Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 18°C in August and bottom out at -5°C in February. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late December closes it again. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Public data records a boat ramp 570 m out. Fishing from a pier is possible 430 m away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Little Lake, 1.3 km out. For Little Lake in particular, ask before you travel.