Norway Lake - Barclay Twp

Cass County, Minnesota

Norway Lake is in Pine River, Minnesota, under 45 miles from Brainerd.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is under 40 miles away, and the Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center is under 45 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 140 miles away.

Residents heading into town can visit the Westgate Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as Bites Bar & Grill.

A Great Size

Spanning 514 acres and with a max depth of 12 feet, Norway Lake has all the joys of a larger lake while maintaining the atmosphere of a smaller lake.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the views. While many homes have docks, there are two public access points on the water and two on the connected Pine River.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin, greater redhorse, shorthead redhorse, white sucker, banded killifish, common shiner, Johnny darter, shiners, and tadpole madtom.

Visit Brainerd

Often referred to as "Minnesota’s Playground," Brainerd is a bustling city full of attractions, history, entertainment, delicious dining, and outdoor adventures.

The Paul Bunyan Trail offers plenty of fun in nature. The area has over 120 miles of bike trails, small towns to explore, snowmobiling trails, cross-country skiing trails, geocaching, kayaking, and fishing.

Speaking of Paul Bunyan, don't skip Paul Bunyan Land! This amusement park has 27 rides, attractions, and a pioneer village. The highlight of the park is a 26-foot-tall animated and talking statue of Paul Bunyan that greets guests by name.

Safari North is a wildlife park promoting education and conservation while allowing visitors to get up close and personal with many animals. Guests can also feed a giraffe, ride a camel, mingle with parakeets, dig for dinosaurs, visit play areas, and enjoy a petting zoo.

After a long day of sightseeing, enjoy a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant such as Ernies On Gull, The Classic Grill at Madden's, The Barn, The Local 218, and Christmas Point, Inc.

Relaxing and Calm

Those looking for a place to relax will love living on Norway Lake.