# Hardangervidda (Eidfjord)

> A vast mountain plateau with countless clear lakes and brown trout (and Arctic char) on the Eidfjord side of Hardangervidda.

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

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Western Norway · Lake · Eidfjord

A vast mountain plateau with countless clear lakes and brown trout (and Arctic char) on the Eidfjord side of Hardangervidda. Discreet, natural and silver-coloured lures.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5b17a0fcd5e2310003ed6368) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.36,7.35)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char
- **Season**: Ice-free summer to autumn.
- **Fishing licence**: [Eidfjord fjellstyre (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5b17a0fcd5e2310003ed6368)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Eidfjord](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/eidfjord). Western Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Light spinning

Mobile mountain fishing from lake to lake with light gear.

- Fly

### Fly in calm conditions

Class 4-6 for rising fish.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Liten sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner

## 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: 60.3600, 7.3500

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Ice-free summer to autumn.
- Verify locally.
- A state commons on Hardangervidda (the Eidfjord side) with many mountain lakes.
- Brown trout and Arctic char.
- Verify the rules with the mountain board.

[Rules change. Always check with Eidfjord fjellstyre (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5b17a0fcd5e2310003ed6368)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Hardangervidda (Eidfjord): 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 Hardangervidda (Eidfjord)

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