Southern Norway · Lake · Åseral, Lyngdal
Åseral
An umbrella scheme for all the fishing clubs in Åseral, plus Sveindal in Audnedal, with brown trout as the dominant species. Some lakes still hold brook trout after stocking in the 1980s. Øre and Monn hold a lot of small fish, while smaller mountain lakes can give fish up to a kilo. Lognavatn and Torsland are adapted for wheelchair users.
- Species
- Brown trout
- + 1 more recorded
- Season
- You may fish with a rod from shore all year, and ice fishing is allowed.
- Fishing licence
- Åseral Fiskeadministrasjon, ÅFA (inatur.no)
- An umbrella scheme for all the fishing associations in Åseral, plus Sveindal in Audnedal.
- The water
- Lake, stained water
Gear and lures
- Spinning
Light all-round spinning
Spinners and small spoons; almost every lake in Åseral can be reached on a day trip.
- Bait
Worm and float
Good in the lakes with a lot of small fish, such as Øre and Monn.
Lures and flies that work here
- Mepps gull str. 2spinner · For stained water
- Liten sølvblinkspoon
- Rød/kobber blinkspoon
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
Other fish in the water
- Brook trout
Recorded by fish surveys in or next to this water (Artskart: NINA and Vannmiljø). Not all are sport fish; several are forage or introduced species.
Colour guide for Åseral
Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout. Pick time and light.
SilverBest
Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.
Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver
GoldBest
A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.
Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon
Silver/blue
A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.
Try: Blue Fox blue/silver
Copper
Muted contrast with good visibility in low light and coloured water.
Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon