# Fjorda (Gran)

> Fjorda, also known as Velmunden, lies on the west side of Randsfjorden in Gran municipality in Hadeland.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Gran

Fjorda, also known as Velmunden, lies on the west side of Randsfjorden in Gran municipality in Hadeland. The licence covers Fjorda, Sortungen, Avtjern, Bjørnsjøen and Buvatnet, and the area is managed by Veståsen jeger og fiskeforening and Vaslien hjemrast grunneierforening. The seller lists brown trout, perch, Arctic char and whitefish.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50fe9a11e4b0bfb3e46a9d01) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.4361,10.2878)

- **Species**: Brown trout, perch, arctic char, whitefish
- **Season**: Rod fishing and ice fishing are allowed in all lakes.
- **Fishing licence**: [Veståsen JFF (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50fe9a11e4b0bfb3e46a9d01)
- **The water**: Lake, stained water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Gran](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/gran). Eastern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Trolling and spinning

Trolling is allowed in Fjorda, Sortungen and Buvatnet. From the shore, spoons and spinners work for brown trout and perch.

- Bait

### Worm and ice fishing

Worm and float for perch in summer, and a jigging spoon in winter. Rod fishing and ice fishing are allowed in all lakes.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Rapala Original 7–9 cm** plug · For trolling
- **Sølvblink 10–15 g** spoon
- **Abborpilk** jigging spoon · For ice fishing

## 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.

[Perch](https://finnfisk.no/en/abborfiske)

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

[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.

[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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 60.4361, 10.2878

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Rod fishing and ice fishing are allowed in all lakes.
- All fishing is banned in rivers and streams, and closer than 100 metres to an inlet or outlet, from 20 September to the end of the year.
- The licence covers Fjorda, Sortungen, Avtjern, Bjørnsjøen and Buvatnet.
- All anglers over 16 must buy a licence.
- Trolling is allowed in Fjorda, Sortungen and Buvatnet, and perch fishing with pots is allowed in all lakes.
- Trolling, rod fishing and ice fishing are free for everyone under 16.
- The otter board and nets are reserved for rights holders in Brandbu and Tingelstad almenning, members of Vaslien hjemrast grunneierforening and residents of named parishes.
- Fishing without a valid licence can lead to a fee of up to NOK 500.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- Verify with Veståsen JFF.

[Rules change. Always check with Veståsen JFF (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50fe9a11e4b0bfb3e46a9d01)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Fjorda (Gran): 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 Fjorda (Gran)

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

Gold Best

A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.

Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

Silver/blue

A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

Copper

Muted contrast with good visibility in low light and coloured water.

Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon