Lingan Bay (Sportsman's Memorial Park)

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One of Cape Breton's Barrier Free Fishing Sites, Lingan Bay's tidal waters can be accessed via Sportsman Memorial Park's boat launch, shoreline and accessible dock. Here, you can catch a variety of species in addition to our sea run trout, including Mackerel, Smelt, Cod, and Flounder.

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46.215771943875, -60.080626318619

5832 Seaside Drive
Gardiner Mines NS B1H 5K3
Canada

Easy Access Area

Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is committed to promoting easy-access sportfishing opportunities across Nova Scotia.  Accessible needs vary from person to person, so we provide details about selected site features, along with photos, to help visitors determine whether a location will meet their individual needs.  If you have questions about a site or would like more information, please contact us at inland@novascotia.ca

path between 2 trees
Accessible Path
boat going down a ramp
Boat Launch
Fishing Platform
Fishing Platform

Species

Brook trout engraving-style illustration
Brook Trout  |  Salvelinus fontinalis
Drawing of a Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout  |  Oncorhynchus mykiss
Drawing of a Brown Trout
Brown Trout  |  Salmo trutta
Drawing of a Flounder
Flounder  |  Paralichthys dentatus
Drawing of a Mackerel
Mackerel  |  Scomber scombrus

Regulations

Lingan Bay is within tidal water, making its management the responsibility of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). With the exception of trout species, please see their website for more information:

https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/recreational-recreative/maritimes/index-eng.html

For a complete list of regulations, please review Nova Scotia Anglers’ Handbook:

Anglers’ Handbook - Government of Nova Scotia

Guides

donald holding a salmon

Donald Andrews

Species

Brook Trout
Atlantic Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Striped Bass
A man holding a fish.

Sean Townsend

Species

Brook Trout
Atlantic Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Striped Bass
Mackerel

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Accommodations

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The Normaway Inn

"An allee of Scotch pines leads to a white shingled lodge with a sunny dining room. Tucked away on 250 acres of woodlands and fields are cabins with screened verandas and porch swings. The owner takes great pride in his food and lodgings. The chefs'…

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Auberge Gisele's Inn

Overlooking the Bras d'Or Lakes and walking distance to most attractions. Offering the perfect blend of "home away from home" with comfort and convenience, personalized service over 30 years. 78 deluxe air-conditioned rooms, coffee machines, laundromat on…

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Cabot Shores

Cabot Shores is a Wilderness Resort & Retreat Centre that offers lodgings, food, outdoor & cultural adventures, wellness services, meeting & conference facilities and various types of retreats in an eco-friendly environment.

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