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40-acre lake near Dartmouth. The lake tops out around 52 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Shoreline on the chart totals 1.1 miles. With a 1.8 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 35% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 0.5 mi. Halifax County claims this one. Oat Hill Lake sits 0 mi northeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
When the water first warms, smallmouth bass slide up into 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 45 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shoreline break: a drop-off around 23 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (23 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Shoreline break (23 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 20 to 45 ft | midday | Shoreline break (23 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Early season white perch use the shallows, holding in 4 to 15 ft. Summer is a 15 to 40 ft game here, winter a 20 to 50 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 44 ft, prime for fall. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a small spinner rig drifted or a 1/8 oz jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Summer | 15 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (44 ft) | Small spinner rig drifted, 1/8 oz jigging spoon |
| Fall | 15 to 45 ft | midday | Deep basin (44 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Blade bait |
| Winter | 20 to 50 ft | dusk | Deep basin (44 ft) | Small rattle spoon, Tungsten + spikes |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: yellow perch in 3 to 12 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 15 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 6 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (23 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Shoreline break (23 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Shoreline break (23 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Maynard Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 44 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,080 | ~8.5" |
| May 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | ~10.3" |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | ~11.1" |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | ~10.7" |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 456 | ~11.3" |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 784 | ~10" |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,206 | ~7.4" |
| May 1, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 756 | ~10.9" |
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 Maynard Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Maynard Lake is about 52 ft (16 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 smallmouth bass, white perch, yellow perch on Maynard Lake.
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For smallmouth bass, 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, Maynard Lake was most recently stocked Oct 3, 2025 with 1,080 rainbow trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Maynard 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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