I was told in the 1980s that they tried to stock salmon in Lake O'Law in the 60s and 70s in the hopes that they would establish an anadromous population through the brook to the Margaree. It seems they never became migratory and for a few years there were landlocked salmon that could be caught in the lake. The brook is relatively small near Lake O'Law and I a surprised that other posts say that there are sea trout there.

Map Of The Day : Lake O'Law NS

"Along the world-famous Cabot trail, visitors will find magnificent ocean vistas, sections of dense forest, and places that beg further exploration. You’ll also find a good smattering of freshwater fishing lakes. Among those, Lake O’ Law is one of the best. Darryl Murrant, Manager of Fisheries Enhancement for Nova Scotia, says that Lake O’ Law is one of the most picturesque lakes in the province. Brook trout are the main sport fish species here. Brook trout, or speckled trout, are in two varieties. Those that spend their lives in lakes and streams will generally get to be about 500 grams, while sea-run trout can reach four times that. Murrant says that both types of trout thrive in Lake O’ Law. Trout are abundant, partly thanks to the fish stocking program there, which takes its fish from the Margaree Fish Hatchery on the beautiful Margaree River (also featured in this guide). Brook trout, both sea-run and lake-bound, are often tempted by flash. Spinners and spoons, particularly gold and silver, colour combinations, can be hard to resist. Keep your lures on the small side. Other good colour combinations are blue and silver, or red. The same holds true for flies. There are good mayfly hatches fairly early in the season, and caddis patterns can also be effective. Brook trout are lovers of cool water, and tend to really get active in colder temps. While not always ideal for anglers, aim for very early season fishing. You may find that you catch more trout in low light conditions as well. The Margaree Fish Hatchery has been operating for over 100 years, providing both brook trout and salmon stocks to local lakes and rivers. They offer annual memberships and can be reached at margareens.com/hatchery. Also worth noting is that the Inverness Search and Rescue hosts a fishing derby on Lake O’Law in June of each year. Lake Access Lake O’ Law is in Inverness County. From Hwy 19 at Margaree Forks, Lake O’ Law is a quick twelve minute drive along the Cabot Trail. Or, from Hwy 105, take the Cabot Trail turnoff northwest for 24 km. There is a provincial park along the shore of the lake, with basic picnic services and a boat launch. There are private campgrounds in the area for a longer stay, as well. "