Norris Lake

Norris Lake near 45.3788, -93.3902 is a lake in Anoka County, Minnesota. Norris Lake covers about 49.1 acres, reaches a recorded 17 feet and holds about 264 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Norris Lake

Norris Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Norris Lake

Fish reported from Norris Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, golden shiner, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Norris Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Norris Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Norris Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Norris Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Norris Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Norris Lake

On a first trip to Norris Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Norris Lake

Spring at Norris Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Norris Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.