Fishing at Norway Lake, Frontenac County, Ontario

• Overview

  Frontenac County, Ontario, is where Norway Lake sits. It sits at 168 metres above sea level. Around 11 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 1.4 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. Nearest place of any size is Sharbot Lake, 22 km away. The big place round here is Kingston, 41 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Norway Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Frontenac County names pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass and smallmouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Norway Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 20°C, the coldest about -10°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Norway Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Sangster Lake at 1.3 km is the sensible second choice. Treat Norway Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.