Scots Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Scots Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 20
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 6

Scots Bay is a coastal community situated on the rugged shores of the Bay of Fundy in Kings County, Nova Scotia. It lies on the Cape Split peninsula, a dramatic extension of the North Mountain range that separates the Bay of Fundy from the Minas Basin. The area is characterized by its significant tidal influence, with the Bay of Fundy boasting the highest tides in the world. The shoreline features a mix of rocky outcrops, sandy beaches, and towering sandstone cliffs, with a history rooted in Mi'kmaq settlement, European fishing, and shipbuilding. The water body itself is a dynamic marine environment directly influenced by the powerful tidal exchange of the greater Bay of Fundy system.

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Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Scots Bay and what's needed to catch them.

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American Shad

Alosa sapidissima

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Monkfish

Lophius americanus

Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

White Hake

Urophycis tenuis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Scots Bay. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Key areas include the rocky points and headlands that create current seams and eddies where predatory fish ambush bait. The vicinity of Scots Bay Provincial Park provides beach access. The deeper channels and drop-offs just offshore, as well as the areas near the entrance to Minas Passage, are productive boat fishing grounds. Underwater structures like reefs and rocky bottoms attract a variety of species. The coves, such as Clam Cove and Davison Cove, offer more sheltered fishing opportunities.

Know where you can legally fish on Scots Bay

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Ns licenses and regulations

Nova Scotia Boating Regulations

This page explains what a Pleasure Craft License is, who needs one, how to apply for one, and how to keep your information up to date.

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Nova Scotia Fishing License

Official Government of Nova Scotia page to learn about and buy a recreational sportfishing (General Fishing) licence — who needs one, licence types (seasonal and 1-day), fees, and how to apply online or through vendors.

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Nova Scotia Fishing Regulations

Nova Scotia's official recreational sportfishing laws and regulations, linking the current Anglers' Handbook and the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations covering seasons, bag and size limits, gear rules, and where you can fish.

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