Little Round Lake Fishing in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

• Overview

  Set in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, this is Little Round Lake. Height above sea level is 6 metres. About 7 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is low-lying compared with other Nova Scotia water we list. Amherst sits 6.9 km from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Dartmouth is 143 km off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Little Round Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Cumberland County, recorded fish include Atlantic salmon, brook trout and striped bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Little Round Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -8°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. That is the shape of the year on Little Round Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, McKims Hole at 0.7 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Little Round Lake locally before you travel.