5 fishing hot spots in central Nova Scotia
Tackle shop owner Jim Hnatiuk reveals some of his favourite lakes, rivers and inlets
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After retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces, Jim Hnatiuk founded this Lantz, Nova Scotia, sports and taxidermy centre—complete with an indoor, fully automated gun range—where he also oversees Nova Scotia’s hunter and firearms education program. Prepare for these hot spots by stopping by Hnatiuk’s for some bloodworms, a lethal, but hard-to-find striper bait.
More info: Hnatiuk’s Hunting and Fishing Supply, (902) 883-8890, www.hnatiuks.com
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SHUBENACADIE & STEWIACKE RIVERS, NOVA SCOTIA
GPS: 45.140, -63.380
FISH: Striped bass
HIGHLIGHT: Big, powerful fish that can top 50 pounds
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WHEN: Late April
MINAS BASIN, WALTON, NOVA SCOTIA
GPS: 45.233, -64.016
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FISH: Striped bass
HIGHLIGHT: Simple, productive surf, pier and bank fishing
WHEN: Year-round
SHUBENACADIE GRAND LAKE, NOVA SCOTIA
GPS: 44.902, -63.605
FISH: Chain pickerel, landlocked salmon, smallmouth and striped bass
HIGHLIGHT: Large lake with good fishing from shore or boats
WHEN: All season
SHORTTS LAKE, NOVA SCOTIA
GPS: 45.219101, -63.317390
FISH: Chain pickerel, smallmouth bass,
HIGHLIGHT: Kids are guaranteed to get fish
WHEN: All season
KINSAC LAKE, NOVA SCOTIA
GPS: 44.824, -63.652
FISH: Smallmouth bass
HIGHLIGHT: Secluded, yet accessible lake, with little pressure
WHEN: All season