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Northern Norway · Lake · Hattfjelldal

Børgefjell (Nordland)

Wilderness fishing in the high mountains by Børgefjell with brown trout and Arctic char. Clear, cold water favours discreet, natural lures.

Species
Brown trout, arctic char
Season
Ice-free summer to autumn.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Hattfjelldal
Northern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning

    Small spoons and spinners in clear high-mountain lakes.

  • Fly

    Fly on a still evening

    Class 4-6 when the fish are rising.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Liten sølvblinkspoon
  • Rød/kobber blinkspoon · For char

The fish here

  • Brown trout

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

  • Arctic char

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

Colour guide for Børgefjell (Nordland)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout and arctic char. Pick time and light and species.

Time of day
Light
Species
Wind
Water temperature
  1. SilverBest

    Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.

    Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

  2. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  3. Natural/holographic

    Discreet and believable, effective at first light and dusk when fish are active.

    Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

  4. Gold

    A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon