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Nova Scotia Weather

Nova Scotia is completely surrounded by water and since it lies near the Gulf Stream, its temperatures are generally more moderate than would be expected. Summer days often reach into the low 90s F/32-33 C, especially farther from the coast. The Atlantic coast is often foggy and cool, so make sure you dress accordingly.

Nights are almost always comfortably cool for sleeping (low 50s F/12 C to mid 60s F/18 C), but don't be caught off guard by heavy doses of humidity and muggy nights in late July through August. Usually, Cape Breton Island is a little bit cooler than the rest of the Nova Scotia. Spring is generally short lived, cool and you will find rain throughout most places in Nova Scotia at this time.

Late spring through to September are about 10 degrees F/5 degrees C cooler than summer and often very pleasant, and September often reaches highs of 55-70 F/13-21 C, with nights cooling down to the 50s. The northern shore is hardest hit and coolest in the winter on Cape Breton and on the coast, the warmer ocean air often turns the snow to rain throughout the first couple of months in the year.

May through June will usually bring a visible change in the seasons and is a great time for a fishing adventure. Fishresource.com recommends any time from May through early October for a fishing adventure.

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Fishing in Nova Scotia

Welcome to Nova Scotia

The history and culture of Nova Scotia are very much connected to the sea and fishing. Although primarily salt water, the freshwater fisherman can enjoy a variety of fishing adventures. Nova Scotia's greatest asset though, is her friendly people who will proudly welcome you to their magnificent province.

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Guides, Resorts and Lodges:

Big Intervale Fishing LodgeR.R. 1, Margaree Valley, NS B0E 2C0 Phone 902-248-2275 http://www.capebretoNet.com/Margaree/fishinglodge FISH: Atlantic salmon and brook trout. Guides and tackle shop. Licenses, fishing instruction and equipment available. Open May 15 to October 31.

Bras d'Or Lakes OutfittersR.R. 2, Boisdale, NS B0A 1C0 Phone 902-871-2549 http://maxpages.com/lodge FISH: Atlantic salmon, rainbow and speckled trout. Specializing in the Margaree, North and other rivers. Open June 1 to December 1.

Cape Breton Fly Fishing AdventuresBox 421, North Sydney, NS B2A 3M4 Phone 902-736-0776FISH: Atlantic salmon; rainbow, brown and speckled trout. Guided flyfishing. Equipment available. Open April 15 to October 31.

Cheticamp Outfitters InnBox 448, Cheticamp, NS B0E 1H0 Phone 902-224-2254Outfitters for Atlantic salmon in the Margaree and Cheticamp rivers. Fishing packages available. Open April 1 to December 15.

Goldeneye Guide Service Licensed Outfitter1965 East Petpeswick Rd., R.R. 2 Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0 Phone 902-889-3187 http://www.cybernetone.com/g/goldeneye Hunting and fishing guide service. 1 to 6-day packages available. Open April 15 to September 1.

Green Highlander Lodge525 Chebucto St., Box 128, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0 Phone 902-295-2303FISH: Atlantic salmon and speckled trout. Fully guided and outfitted - on the Baddeck, North, Margaree and Middle rivers. Flycasting instruction. Open June to Sept.

JABS Guide Service2516 Camden Rd., R.R. 3, Truro, NS B2N 5B2 Phone 902-895-3532Fishing and hunting outfitters. Open September 1 to December 31.

Lansdowne LodgeR.R. 2, Upper Stewiacke, NS B0N 2P0 Phone 902-671-2749Outfitters for Atlantic salmon fishing. Specializing in fall fishing. Open year-round.

Margaree LodgeBox 550, Margaree Forks, NS B0E 2A0 Phone 902-248-2193 or 877-242-2193 http://www.margareelodge.com Rentals for salmon flyfishing; licenses available. Open May 15 to November 15.

Mountain Star Resort1520 Thibeauville Rd., River Bourgeois, NS Phone 902-535-3708 http://www.mountainstarrestaurant.com FISH: speckled and rainbow trout in a stocked pond. Open year-round.

Munro's Mountain MapleR.R. 2, Wolfville, NS B0P 1X0 Phone 902-542-2658Trout fishing on the Cornwallis River; shad fishing on the Annapolis River; smallmouth bass fishing in summer. Fly/spinfishing equipment and accommodations available.

Old Miller Trout Farm508 Doyle's Rd., Margaree Forks, NS Phone 902-248-2080 or 800-479-0220FISH: rainbow and speckled trout. Fishing equipment available; no license required. Open year-round.

Parkview Motel, Dining Room and Lounge: Box 117, Cheticamp, NS B0E 1H0 Phone 902-224-3232/1199 http://www.parkviewresort.com Atlantic salmon flyfishing guide. Margaree and other Cape Breton rivers. Packages available; equipment supplied. Open June 1 to October 15 (guiding until Oct.31).

Roy Kenny3397 Trafalgar Rd., R.R. 1, Hopewell, NS B0K 1C0 Phone 902-923-2061Guide for hunting, fishing and recreational trips. Open year-round.

Salmon Lake LodgeR.R. 1 Sheet Harbour, NS B0J 3B0 Phone 902-885-2534Outfitters for Atlantic salmon and trout in the many rivers and lakes on the Eastern Shore and surrounding areas. Open April to December.

Tight Lines Guide Service100 Little Harbour Rd., Lockeport, NS B0T 1L0 Phone 902-656-3329 http://www.tightlines.ns.ca FISH: trout, salmon, smallmouth bass and striped bass. Licensed flyfishing guides. Open Apr.1 to Nov.1 (fishing); flyfishing lessons year-round.

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