Norman Olson Lake in Porter County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Norman Olson Lake stands in Porter County, Indiana. The water sits 797 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 14 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest place of any size is Shorewood Forest, 1.4 miles away. After that come Aberdeen at 3 miles and Lakes of the Four Seasons at 3.7 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Norman Olson Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Porter County include gizzard shad, common carp and alewife. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Norman Olson Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 22°F in January to roughly 73°F in July. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around late December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Norman Olson Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Lake Louise is 1.4 miles distant. The position on Norman Olson Lake is worth confirming on the day.