Norway Lake
About Norway Lake
Norway Lake is a 485-acre lake near Underwood in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 19 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to black and white crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 13, based on 13 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Norway Lake
- 485 acres, up to 19 feet deep, near Underwood
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 485 acres
- Max depth
- 19 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 484 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Black and White Crappie: Minimum size limit 10". Daily limit five.
- Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 13
- Years of record
- 13
- Earliest
- March 15, 2024
- Latest
- May 9, 2013
- Most recent
- April 12, 2025
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Norway Lake?
Norway Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Underwood. It covers 485 acres and reaches 19 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Norway Lake?
Norway Lake covers 485 acres with about 6.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 19 feet.
What fish can you catch at Norway Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Norway Lake?
Yes. Norway Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Norway Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Norway Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Norway Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Norway Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
Are there special fishing regulations on Norway Lake?
Yes. Minimum size limit 10". Daily limit five. All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession. Additional lake-specific rules apply; check the DNR regulations before you fish.
When does the ice go out on Norway Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 13, from 13 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 15, 2024 and the latest is May 9, 2013.