Second Lake Fishing in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia

• Overview

  Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, is where Second Lake sits. The ground around here is farm and woodlot. Roughly 13 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is a small entry by Yarmouth County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Yarmouth, 4.2 km off. Further out sit Barrington (56 km) and Shelburne (64 km). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Second Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Second Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while February sits near -3°C. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Second Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is a car park 300 m from the bank. A campsite lies 1.2 km away for anyone staying over. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lake Milo at 1.1 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Second Lake.