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150-acre lake near Timberlea. The lake tops out around 43 ft. This chart interpolates between a real shoreline and a known maximum depth. It will point you at likely water, but it is not a navigation product. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn outline gives you 1.8 miles of bank to pick apart. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 51% of this chart, as modeled. End to end it runs roughly 0.5 mi, about 0.4 mi across. It sits in Halifax County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Cranberry Lake, is 4 mi to the southeast.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 3 to 20 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 19 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (19 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (19 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Come spring, look for white perch tight to the bank in 4 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 15 to 40 ft, then a winter hold in 13 to 43 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 37 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A small spinner rig drifted or a 1/8 oz jigging spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Summer | 15 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (37 ft) | Small spinner rig drifted, 1/8 oz jigging spoon |
| Fall | 13 to 43 ft | midday | Deep basin (37 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Blade bait |
| Winter | 13 to 43 ft | dusk | Deep basin (37 ft) | Small rattle spoon, Tungsten + spikes |
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 15 to 35 ft for winter. Spring yellow perch concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 5 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (19 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Deep basin (37 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (37 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 37 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | ~5.9" |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,280 | ~8.8" |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Brook Trout | 800 | ~6.5" |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Brook Trout | 50 | ~17.7" |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 880 | ~11.1" |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | ~10.3" |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Brook Trout | 700 | ~5" |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 784 | ~10.4" |
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 Lewis Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Nova Scotia fishing regulations →
Lewis Lake is about 43 ft (13 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, white perch, yellow perch on Lewis Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 37 ft of water that rates prime for white perch 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, Lewis Lake was most recently stocked Oct 30, 2025 with 1,000 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Lewis 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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