Medway Lake, Nova Scotia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Annapolis County, Medway Lake is a Nova Scotia water. The ground round it is lake country bush. Around 90 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The perimeter runs near 8.3 km, so plan the walk before you start. Size puts it in the front rank of our Annapolis County list. Nearest place of any size is Middleton, 42 km away. Halifax is the closest city, 122 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Medway Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Annapolis County records list alewife, Atlantic salmon, chain pickerel, yellow perch and blueback herring among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The near bank of Medway Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 18°C; the cold one sits at -6°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. The season on Medway Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Big Pony Lake, 3.2 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Medway Lake before loading the car.