Little Moody Lake near Yarmouth: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Little Moody Lake sits within Yarmouth County in Nova Scotia. The country here is rolling bush. The water measures roughly 6 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Yarmouth County are larger. The nearest place of any size is Yarmouth, 30 km away. Shelburne is 49 km and Barrington 55 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Little Moody Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name American eel, yellow perch, Atlantic salmon, white perch and alewife. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Little Moody Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -4°C in February. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about late December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. At Little Moody Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Kempt Snare Lake at 1.3 km is the sensible second choice. For Little Moody Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.