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392-acre lake near Halifax. The lake tops out around 98 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Long Lake draws 389 acres inside 8.4 miles of shoreline, with 3 islands in the mix. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 3) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. 46% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 2.1 mi, about 0.8 mi across. You'll find it in Halifax County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Chocolate Lake, 1 mi northeast of here.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates good for brook trout in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Long Lake carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 83 ft down.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Brook Trout | 25 | ~17.7" |
| May 12, 2025 | Brook Trout | 990 | ~6.9" |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | ~5" |
| May 28, 2024 | Brook Trout | 912 | ~7.8" |
| May 29, 2023 | Brook Trout | 800 | ~8.1" |
| May 29, 2023 | Brook Trout | 30 | ~17.7" |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | ~5" |
| May 25, 2022 | Brook Trout | 900 | ~6.9" |
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 Long Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Nova Scotia fishing regulations →
Long Lake is about 98 ft (30 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 Long Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates good for brook trout in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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, Long Lake was most recently stocked May 12, 2025 with 25 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Long 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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More water nearby: Halifax County fishing maps (40 charts). Browse all Nova Scotia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.