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Dovrefjell og Grimsdalen statsallmenning (Dovre)

The licence covers Dovrefjell and Grimsdalen state commons in Dovre, together with Statskog's Hjerkinn and Fokstua estates. The listing names Rondane, Dovrefjell, Grimsdalen and Dørålen, and the fishing lakes include Einøvlingsvatnet (1383 m above sea level), Vålåsjøen (936 m above sea level) and Dørålsvatnet. The area holds brown trout, Arctic char and grayling.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char, grayling
Season
Rod and handline fishing is allowed in all lakes all year.
Fishing licence
Dovre fjellstyre (inatur.no)
Not valid in Avsjøen and Grisungvatna. Otter-board and net fishing needs a separate otter-board and net licence.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Dovre
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning in the mountain lakes

    Small spoons and spinners from shore. Rod and handline are allowed in all lakes all year.

  • Fly

    Fly in streams and rivers

    Nymph and dry fly for brown trout and grayling. Rivers and streams are closed from 15 September until the ice breaks up, and in the Folla the minimum size is 20 cm.

  • Bait

    Ice fishing

    Jig and worm through the ice on the mountain lakes. In Einøvlingsvatnet, Storrvatnet and Søre Kvitdalsvatnet there is no limit on the number of lines.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Liten sølvblinkspoon
  • Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
  • Liten pilkjigging spoon · For ice fishing

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.

  • Grayling

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

Colour guide for Dovrefjell og Grimsdalen statsallmenning (Dovre)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, arctic char and grayling. 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