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We want to see what you've caught on Norway Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Norway Lake, MN
- How big is Norway Lake?
- How deep is Norway Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Norway Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Norway Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Norway Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Norway Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Norway Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Norway Lake?
How big is Norway Lake?
How deep is Norway Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Norway Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Splake and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Norway Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Norway Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Norway Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Norway Lake is a small (12.2 acres), remote, designated stream trout lake that is managed for Splake, located 12 miles northwest of Isabella in the Superior National Forest. Public access is a 200 yard trail from the parking area at the end of USFS Rd 388. The maximum lake depth is 19 feet and water clarity is about six feet in brown bog-stained water. Norway Lake is considered a very soft water lake of low fertility. During the summer a thermocline is present below five feet and dissolved oxygen is sufficient to about 11 feet. Muck and decaying organic matter are the most common bottom substrates followed by boulder, ledge rock, rubble and a very limited amount of gravel and sand. The lake is completely surrounded by US Forest Service land and the shoreline consists of mainly pines.
Norway Lake receives annual stocking of Splake fingerlings. The 2015 catch rate of Splake was above average for similar lakes in the Finland Area, with an average weight of 0.65 pounds. Three year classes were sampled in 2015 with age-2 fish representing 61% of the catch. Growth for Splake is average compared to other Finland Area Lakes. The largest fish sampled was 17.4 inches long and weighed 1.9 pounds.
Norway Lake is a fairly popular lake for those angler who like to fish for Splake. Open water angling is most suitable for anglers with a canoe or float tube. Shoreline angling available along a majority of the lakeshore as travel is easy through the mature pines. There is one US Forest Service campsite present about 100 yards north of the access. Consult the current Minnesota Fishing Regulations to follow all rules applicable to designated trout lakes.
What is the average air temp for Norway Lake?
Are there any state parks near Norway Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Norway Lake...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Tonic Lake | 2.1 mi | 22 | 17 ft |
Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 22 | 17 ft |
Bald Eagle Lake | 2.5 mi | 1,243 | 36 ft |
August Lake | 2.6 mi | 229 | 19 ft |
Bogberry Lake | 2.9 mi | 81 | 7 ft |
Nickel Lake | 3.2 mi | 23 | 10 ft |
Omaday Lake | 3.3 mi | 38 | 7 ft |
Heart Lake | 3.5 mi | 39 | 6 ft |
Gabbro Lake | 4.3 mi | 977 | 50 ft |
Turtle Lake | 4.5 mi | 343 | 10 ft |