# Budal statsallmenning

> The mountain village of Budal sits against the highlands that are also Forollhogna national park, on the west side of the massif.

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

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Trøndelag · Lake · Midtre Gauldal

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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e4038fe4b069b8c66af13d) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=62.7244,10.5931)

- **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)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e4038fe4b069b8c66af13d). The joint card for all three mountain boards in the municipality gives more than 80 fishing lakes.
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Midtre Gauldal](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/midtre-gauldal). Trøndelag

## 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. 2** spinner
- **Liten sølvblink** spoon
- **Rød/kobber blink** spoon · For char in Halstjønna

## 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.

[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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 62.7244, 10.5931

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Char fishing in Halstjønna has a closed season 15 September to 15 October.
- Verify locally.
- The licence covers rod and handline, and the otter board where local rules allow it.
- Every lake holds brown trout; Halstjønna is the one lake with Arctic char, and there the char dominates.
- Catch reports go to Budal fjellstyre.
- Net fishing is for local residents only.
- Online sales are for now limited to people resident in Norway.
- Verify the rules with the mountain board.

[Rules change. Always check with Budal fjellstyre (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e4038fe4b069b8c66af13d)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Budal statsallmenning: 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 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.

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