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709-acre lake near Hubbards. The lake tops out around 16 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 5 to 16 ft, wintering in 2 to 16 ft. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 14 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 9 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 14 ft.
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| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | ~5.9" |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | ~5" |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | ~5" |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Brook Trout | 400 | ~10.2" |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | ~5" |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | ~5.3" |
| May 20, 2021 | Brook Trout | 500 | ~10.3" |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | ~4.9" |
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 Dauphinees Mill Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Nova Scotia fishing regulations →
Dauphinees Mill Lake is about 16 ft (5 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 Dauphinees Mill Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. 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, Dauphinees Mill Lake was most recently stocked Oct 21, 2025 with 1,500 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Dauphinees Mill 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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