Fishing Norway Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, this is Norway Lake. It stands 1,188 feet above sea level. The water covers around 3.5 sq miles, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Size puts it in the front rank of our Kandiyohi County list. The closest town, New London, is 8.7 miles distant. Spicer lies 11 miles off, Willmar another 14 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Norway Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Across Kandiyohi County, recorded fish include walleye, northern pike, common carp, largemouth bass and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Norway Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 10°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. The open-water window runs from around early April to about late November in an average year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That shapes the year on Norway Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Games Lake, 1.4 miles out. The position on Norway Lake is worth confirming on the day.