Scott Lake Fishing in Queens County, Nova Scotia

• Overview

  Scott Lake is one of the Queens County waters in Nova Scotia. The bank is 114 metres above sea level. Around 22 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. About 2.2 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Nearest place of any size is Bridgewater, 45 km away. Liverpool follows at 47 km, then Mahone Bay at 56 km. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Scott Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Queens County include smallmouth bass, 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. Take Scott Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -6°C and July at about 19°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Scott Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Flinn Lake, 0.7 km out. Confirm before you fish Scott Lake.