Fishing near Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax sits at the heart of Halifax Regional Municipality, where the Atlantic coast and a network of inland lakes and rivers give anglers access to both saltwater and freshwater fishing within a short drive of downtown. Offshore, the harbour and nearby coastal waters produce mackerel, cod, pollock, and haddock. Inland, lakes like Albro Lake, Lake Micmac, and Shubenacadie Grand Lake hold smallmouth bass, brook trout, rainbow trout, and yellow perch, making the region productive across a wide range of fishing styles.