Fishing Salt Water Pond in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia

• Overview

  Salt Water Pond sits in Shelburne County, out in Nova Scotia. It sits 4.5 km in from the sea. It covers about 9 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On size it sits at the modest end of our Shelburne County list. Nearest town is Barrington, 18 km off. After that come Shelburne at 47 km and Yarmouth at 49 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Salt Water Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name American eel, alewife, Atlantic whitefish and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Salt Water Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -3°C in February up to 15°C in August. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Salt Water Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The water borders Bon Portage Conservation Lands, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Bear Point Pond at 8.2 km is the nearest alternative. For Salt Water Pond in particular, ask before you travel.