Eastern Norway · Lake · Folldal
Folldal statsallmenning (Marsjøen & Fundin)
High-mountain lakes in Folldal (Marsjøen and the regulated Fundin) with brown trout, grayling and Arctic char. Clear, cold water: discreet, natural and silver-coloured lures.
- Species
- Brown trout, grayling, arctic char
- + 2 more recorded
- Season
- Ice-free summer to autumn.
- Fishing licence
- Folldal fjellstyre (inatur.no)
- The water
- Lake, clear water
Gear and lures
- Spinning
Light spinning
Spoons and spinners in high-mountain lakes; a short, intense season.
- Fly
Fly for grayling/trout
Nymph and dry fly on calm, windless evenings.
Lures and flies that work here
- Sølvblinkspoon
- Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
- Grayling
Loves nymphs and small dry flies. A discreet presentation in clear water. Common in Lågen.
- Arctic char
Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.
Other fish in the water
- Eurasian minnow
- Alpine bullhead
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.
Colour guide for Folldal statsallmenning (Marsjøen & Fundin)
Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, grayling and arctic char. Pick time and light and species.
SilverBest
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