# Barduvassdraget (Bardu)

> A large watercourse in Bardu in Troms with brown trout, grayling, Arctic char and pike.

Source: https://finnfisk.no/en/fiskeplass/barduvassdraget
Language: en
Alternate: https://finnfisk.no/fiskeplass/barduvassdraget (nb-NO)

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Northern Norway · River · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5fbb6f5af8841b0003558521) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=68.85,18.5)

- **Species**: Brown trout, grayling, arctic char, pike. + 2 more recorded
- **Season**: Summer to autumn.
- **Fishing licence**: [Bardu grunneierlag (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5fbb6f5af8841b0003558521)
- **The water**: River, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Bardu](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/bardu). Northern Norway

## 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. 2** spinner
- **Wobbler + stålfortom** plug · For pike

## The fish here

[Brown trout](https://finnfisk.no/en/orretfiske)

Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.

[Grayling](https://finnfisk.no/en/harrfiske)

Loves nymphs and small dry flies. A discreet presentation in clear water. Common in Lågen.

[Arctic char](https://finnfisk.no/en/royefiske)

Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.

[Pike](https://finnfisk.no/en/gjeddefiske)

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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 68.8500, 18.5000

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Summer to autumn.
- Verify locally.
- A varied watercourse in Troms with brown trout, grayling, Arctic char and pike.
- Verify the rules and stretch with the landowners association.

[Rules change. Always check with Bardu grunneierlag (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5fbb6f5af8841b0003558521)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Barduvassdraget (Bardu): temperature, wind, rain, sunrise and sunset, the best times at first light and dusk, and the moon phase. The weather comes from Open-Meteo.

## 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.

Time of day

Light

Species

Wind

Water temperature

Silver Best

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