Noma Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Wirt. DNR lake ID 31083700.
Noma Lake is a 60.5-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Wirt. Its deepest point reaches 47 ft, and about 45% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 14.2 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31083700 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Wirt |
| Surface area | 60.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 47 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 45% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 14.2 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 14.2 ft.
Fishing on Noma Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2022 (4 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 8.67 | 2.0 to 8.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.33 | 1.5 to 18.5 |
| Black crappie | gill | 2.67 | 0.5 to 4.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.62 | 1.0 to 6.1 |
| Bluegill | gill | 4.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 7.25 | 7.9 to 37.7 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.67 | 0.5 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.5 | 0.5 to 2.0 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.75 | 1.1 to 4.7 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 2.38 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 20.0 in (2022), Northern pike 31.0 in (2022), Walleye 19.0 in (2002).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Noma Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 2 miles north of Wirt, on CSAH 31, in the Noma Lake Campground on the south shore of Noma Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Clear Lake 0.3 mi, Itasca County
- Spruce Lake 1.2 mi, Itasca County
- Wirt Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Bass Lake 3.0 mi, Itasca County
- Killdeer Lake 3.0 mi, Itasca County
- Helen Lake 3.4 mi, Itasca County
- Dora Lake 3.9 mi, Itasca County
- Whitefish Lake 4.7 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Noma Lake
How deep is Noma Lake?
Noma Lake reaches a maximum depth of 47 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 45% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Noma Lake?
Noma Lake covers about 60.5 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Noma Lake?
Summer water clarity on Noma Lake averages 14.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Noma Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Noma Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Noma Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish in Noma Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2022.
Where is the public boat access on Noma Lake?
Noma Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Noma Lake.
How is the walleye population on Noma Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1993 to 2002, walleye numbers on Noma Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Noma Lake?
Homes on Noma Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Noma Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Noma Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 45% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 14.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Noma Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Noma Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Noma Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2022), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.