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Fisking i Valdres (felleskort)

The Fisking i Valdres joint licence covers about 70 small and large lakes and rivers in all six Valdres municipalities, among them Vangsmjøsa, Slidrefjorden, Strandefjorden, Volbufjorden and parts of Begna. Brown trout is the most common species, but many lakes also hold perch and a few hold Arctic char. Whitefish live in the lower part of the Begna watercourse, and you can fish for pike in Begna below the Eid power station.

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Species
Brown trout, perch, arctic char, whitefish, pike
Season
The joint licence is valid from 15 June to 15 August.
Fishing licence
Fisking i Valdres (inatur.no)
Joint licence for about 70 lakes and rivers in all six Valdres municipalities, valid 15 June to 15 August. Tisleiafjorden, Flya, Tisleia at Tisleidammen and the fly-fishing zones in Tisleia need a local licence.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipalities
Fishing in Vestre Slidre, Fishing in Øystre Slidre, Fishing in Vang, Fishing in Nord-Aurdal, Fishing in Etnedal, Fishing in Sør-Aurdal
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Spoons and plugs from the shore

    One rod per angler, from the shore only. Spoons and small plugs along rocky edges, at inlets and in Begna.

  • Fly

    Fly in rivers and lakes

    Class 4-6 with nymph and dry fly in Begna and at the inlets of the lakes.

  • Bait

    Worm and float

    Worm is a permitted bait on the joint licence. Fish from the shore along the edges and at stream mouths.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Sølvblink 10–15 gspoon
  • Liten ørretwobblerplug
  • Nymfe (naturlig)fly

The fish here

  • Brown trout

    Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.

  • Perch

    A shoaling fish. Small jigs, worms and spinners. Coloured water can take louder colours.

  • Arctic char

    Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.

  • Whitefish

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

  • Pike

    Big, visible baits. A wire trace is a must. Shallow water early and late in the season.

Colour guide for Fisking i Valdres (felleskort)

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