Trøndelag · Lake · Midtre Gauldal
Budal statsallmenning
The mountain village of Budal sits against the highlands that are also Forollhogna national park, on the west side of the massif. Several dozen lakes, and the joint licence for the three mountain boards in the municipality gives over 80. The mountain board stocks annually from a local strain. You can also try the rivers Bua and Ena.
- Species
- Brown trout, arctic char
- Season
- Char fishing in Halstjønna has a closed season 15 September to 15 October.
- Fishing licence
- Budal fjellstyre (inatur.no)
- The joint card for all three mountain boards in the municipality gives more than 80 fishing lakes.
- The water
- Lake, clear water
Gear and lures
- Spinning
Spoon and spinner
The mountain board recommends spoons and spinners in particular, and worm with a float or sinker.
- Bait
Worm and float
Simple and effective around the summer farms, which are within easy walking distance of several lakes.
Lures and flies that work here
- Mepps sølv str. 2spinner
- Liten sølvblinkspoon
- Rød/kobber blinkspoon · For char in Halstjønna
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 Budal statsallmenning
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.
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