Norwegian Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Norwegian Lake is one of the Waushara County listings for Wisconsin. The surface lies 879 feet up. Roughly 56 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Bank access stretches around 1.6 miles in total. Nearest town is Mount Morris, 2.4 miles off. The big place round here is Green Bay, 65 miles distant. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Norwegian Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Waushara County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout, bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Norwegian Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 71°F and January reads 15°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. On average, early April opens the water and early December closes it again. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Norwegian Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Lake Morris sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Norwegian Lake in what we hold.