Northern Norway · River · Bardu
Barduvassdraget (Bardu)
A large watercourse in Bardu in Troms with brown trout, grayling, Arctic char and pike. Northern Norwegian fishing in clear water; silver and natural colours, warmer when it is overcast.
- Species
- Brown trout, grayling, arctic char, pike
- + 2 more recorded
- Season
- Summer to autumn.
- Fishing licence
- Bardu grunneierlag (inatur.no)
- The water
- River, clear water
Gear and lures
- Spinning
All-round spinning
Spinners and plugs for trout; a wire leader where there are pike.
- Fly
Fly for grayling
Nymph and dry fly in the calmer stretches.
Lures and flies that work here
- Mepps sølv str. 2spinner
- Wobbler + stålfortomplug · For pike
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
- Grayling
Loves nymphs and small dry flies. A discreet presentation in clear water. Common in Lågen.
- Arctic char
Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.
- Pike
Big, visible baits. A wire trace is a must. Shallow water early and late in the season.
Other fish in the water
- Burbot
- Eurasian minnow
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 Barduvassdraget (Bardu)
Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, grayling, arctic char and pike. Pick time and light and species.
SilverBest
Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.
Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver
Silver/blue
A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.
Try: Blue Fox blue/silver
Natural/holographic
Discreet and believable, effective at first light and dusk when fish are active.
Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph
Gold
A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.
Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon