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90-acre lake near Bras d'Or. The lake tops out around 33 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
On the chart, Dalem Lake draws 75 acres inside 1.2 miles of shoreline. A shoreline index of 1 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. Roughly 50% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. Figure 0.4 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.4 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Victoria County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Kilkenny Lake, 14 mi east of here.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. Creek inflow is the standout, an inflow / creek mouth at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring brook trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (28 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Creek inflow (4 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Creek inflow (4 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Dalem Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 28 ft down.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Brook Trout | 100 | ~13" |
| May 8, 2025 | Brook Trout | 525 | ~10.3" |
| May 22, 2024 | Brook Trout | 392 | ~11.4" |
| May 22, 2024 | Brook Trout | 30 | ~14" |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Brook Trout | 214 | ~14.6" |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Brook Trout | 27 | ~17.4" |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Brook Trout | 240 | ~14.5" |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Brook Trout | 27 | ~17.4" |
Source: Nova Scotia hatchery stocking records, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Nova Scotia waters are set by the Nova Scotia sportfishing rules — and special regulations can apply to Dalem Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Nova Scotia fishing regulations →
Dalem Lake is about 33 ft (10 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target brook trout on Dalem Lake.
Creek inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per Nova Scotia hatchery stocking records records, Dalem Lake was most recently stocked May 30, 2025 with 100 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Dalem Lake is regulated by the Nova Scotia sportfishing rules. Check the official Nova Scotia regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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