Norway Lake
45.3392° N, 76.72° W
Depth contours from the 1971 government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Norway Lake, Ontario. 45.3392° N, 76.72° W
Maximum depth 38.1 m (1971 survey). Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/norway-lake-near-renfrew/, compiled October 9, 2026
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- Census boundaries and population, 2021, Statistics Canada. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada.
- Aquatic Resource Area survey points, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- Fisheries Management Zones, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- Lake Partner Program, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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Norway Lake is 38.1 m deep at its deepest point, deeper than 88% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 2.84 km² and lies 1.6 km east of Ashdad.
Government surveys have recorded 12 fish species here, including yellow perch, bluegill and walleye.
- Maximum depth
- 38.1 msurveyed 1971
- deeper than 88% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 2.84 km²
- larger than 86% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 15.3 km
- longer than 83% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Water clarity
- 5.6 mSecchi depth, 2004
- clearer than 86% of the 1,251 monitored lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 12
- more than 81% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 164 m
Today on the water
choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.2 m. Around 7 a.m., wind from the west: the west shore is sheltered, waves build toward the east shore.
| Time | 7 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 10 p.m. | 1 a.m. | 4 a.m. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind km/h | W 15 | W 15 | NW 30 | NW 30 | NW 15 | var. 5 | var. 5 | var. 5 |
| Gusts km/h | 50 | 50 | ||||||
| Waves (est.) m | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | |||
| Temp. °C | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Precip. % | 40 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate.
Weather: Renfrew (local forecast), as of 6:05 a.m. EDT
Sun and moon
- Civil dawn
- 6:45 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:15 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:32 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:01 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:06 a.m.
- Moonset
- 5:50 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Depth
18% of Norway Lake is deeper than 20 m.
How to read it: the lake’s area is sorted from the shore to the deepest point. Where the curve is flat, large areas share one depth (flats and weed beds); where it drops, depth changes quickly (drop-offs).
The government depth survey from 1971 records a maximum depth of 38.1 m, drawn from 32 depth contours.
- Download the depth map (SVG)Printing this page gives the map on one sheet, with scale and sources.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
Fish
Sport fish by the share of the 18 government surveys (2010–2010) that recorded them.
Forage fish and other species (4)
Forage fish
- Bluntnose Minnow 5
Other
- White Sucker 4
- Yellow Bullhead 3
- Brown Bullhead 1
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 4 species from Norway Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 30-35 cm | 12 | 4 | Mercury |
| Northern Pike | 55-60 cm | 12 | 4 | Mercury |
| Smallmouth Bass | 35-40 cm | 8 | 4 | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 12 | 4 | Mercury |
* As defined in the guide, including children and people who are or may become pregnant. Limits are for the length the guide lists most often; they change with the size of the fish. Read the official guide
Fishing regulations: Fisheries Management Zone 15. Check seasons and limits before you fish.
Water
Clarity was measured with a Secchi disk in 9 years between 1996 and 2004; the latest annual mean is 5.6 m.