Norman Lake Fishing near Albion, Indiana

• Overview

  Norman Lake sits within Noble County in Indiana. It stands 892 feet above sea level. It measures about 27 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Albion at 4.1 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Fort Wayne is 21 miles off. Close neighbours run: Miller Lake at 0.2 miles, Rivir Lake about 0.5 miles, Brackney Lake at 0.6 miles, Weber Lake about 1.3 miles and Millers Lake at 1.4 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Norman Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Noble County include bluegill, largemouth bass, warmouth and pumpkinseed. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Norman Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 72°F, with January the cold end at about 22°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid usually goes in late March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Climate averages put the opening at about late March and the closing near late December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That shapes the year on Norman Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. There are toilets half a mile off. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Miller Lake sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Norman Lake before loading the car.