Square Lake Fishing Guide, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia

• Overview

  Lunenburg County in Nova Scotia is where Square Lake sits. The shore lies 7.7 km out. Roughly 29 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. A shoreline of some 2.7 km keeps the choices simple. Some 15 km away sits Chester, the nearest settlement. Further out sit Stillwater Lake (25 km) and Hubley (26 km). Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Square Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Lunenburg County cover American eel, Atlantic whitefish, smallmouth bass and striped bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Square Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -5°C in January to roughly 18°C in August. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan any trip to Square Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. You can camp 360 m off, which suits an early start. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Bad Lake, 0.8 km out. For Square Lake in particular, ask before you travel.