# Espedalsvatnet (Espedalen)

> Clear mountain water in Espedalen with its own large-trout strain and whitefish. Discreet, natural and silver-coloured lures in clear water; darker at dusk.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Gausdal

Clear mountain water in Espedalen with its own large-trout strain and whitefish. Discreet, natural and silver-coloured lures in clear water; darker at dusk.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/515c0600e4b051292aae83ca) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.4,9.57)

- **Species**: Brown trout, whitefish. + 1 more recorded
- **Season**: Ice-free summer to autumn; ice fishing in winter.
- **Fishing licence**: [Espedalen bygdealmenning (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/515c0600e4b051292aae83ca)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Gausdal](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/gausdal). Eastern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Light/all-round spinning

Spoons and spinners along the edges; deeper out for big trout.

- Fly

### Fly on a still evening

Class 5-6 when the fish rise along the shore.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Sølv/blå blink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 2–3** 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.

[Whitefish](https://finnfisk.no/en/sikfiske)

Hard to catch on lures, usually taken on net or worm. Rarely a sport target, but present in many waters.

### Other fish in the water

- Eurasian minnow

Recorded by fish surveys in or next to this water (Artskart: NINA and Vannmiljø). Not all are sport fish; several are forage or introduced species.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 61.4000, 9.5700

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Ice-free summer to autumn; ice fishing in winter.
- Verify locally.
- Its own large-trout strain plus whitefish.
- Check minimum size and gear rules with the commons.

[Rules change. Always check with Espedalen bygdealmenning (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/515c0600e4b051292aae83ca)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Espedalsvatnet (Espedalen): 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 Espedalsvatnet (Espedalen)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout and whitefish. 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