Fishing Norway Lake in Ogemaw County, Michigan

• Overview

  In Michigan, Norway Lake belongs to Ogemaw County. This is mixed forest ground. Roughly 33 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The town to know is Skidway Lake, 2.4 miles out. After that come West Branch at 9.8 miles and Standish at 17 miles. Others within reach: Bovee Lake after 1.2 miles, Elbow Lake at 1.4 miles, Silver Lake after 1.6 miles, Turtle Lake at 1.6 miles and Grass Lake after 1.6 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Norway Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Survey and observation records for Ogemaw County include bluegill, rock bass, pink salmon, largemouth bass and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Norway Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 18°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Norway Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Bovee Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Norway Lake.