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Ice Fishing in Southwest Nova Scotia

Submitted by Kim on Sunday, 6 January 20087 Comments

From: Outdoors Nova Scotia

Fish caught during the winter from frigid water has an entirely different taste and texture than fish caught during the summer months. For this reason, many anglers gear up and cut a hole in the ice of many rivers throughout Canada. In Nova Scotia, one of the greatest spots to set up a shack and dangle a line is the LaHave River in Lunenburg County.

The Nova Scotia Smelt Fishing Tournament is in its 23rd year. Martin Bell, ( icefish@tallships.ca ) Chairperson for the tournament, promises unparalleled fun. This annual event takes place in early February at Conquerall Bank, Lunenburg County.

Viewing the design and artistry of the shacks is an event unto itself, so grab your camera and capture a real taste of Nova Scotia . But if you’re seeking some real adventure, bring your own shack, drop a line, and test your prowess against some of the more seasoned veterans! The entry fee is only ten dollars per person with cash awards offered for things like best smelt shack, largest smelt caught. There are a host of other related activities which are just as much fun.

With concerts, contests, and activities for adults and children alike, it’s a great way to break up the winter. Martin will be happy to offer further information at his email address.

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- 6 January 2008 at 12:18 pm

Ice fishing House Reviews said:

Great Article. Thanks for the info.
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- 17 December 2009 at 11:08 pm

pemancing said:

i think you had a beautiful place to fishing, hopefully i can go to your country and make some big fishing game..viva fishing mania

- 28 December 2009 at 5:50 am

Cory Bennett said:

guys i’m wondering, if anyone knows any smelt fishing hot spots, i’m looking to try it out this year, i prefer it to be in the halifax county area, let me know by e-mail, coryincanada@hotmail.com thanks

- 23 January 2010 at 8:35 pm

Kim (author) said:

Hi try this site. Good Luck!
http://www.outdoorns.com/features/winteractivity14.htm

- 30 January 2010 at 5:32 pm

mike @ IceFishing said:

Hi guys
I am new to ice fishing,what are you reffering too when you talk of smelt and smelt fishing?

Mike.

- 8 February 2010 at 8:20 pm

Kim (author) said:

Smelt are small fish that resemble trout and school in tidal areas. They only grow to about 4 -6 inches long and are usually caught in nets. When I was a kid we used volleyball nets with floats.

Try this link: http://www.gov.ns.ca/fish/sportfishing/species/smel.shtml

- 9 February 2010 at 11:24 pm