# Fyresdal

> Fyresdal covers 1277 km² and has more than 390 lakes over 10 decares, with 15 selected fishing areas. Brown trout is the only species in most of them.

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

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Southern Norway · Lake · Fyresdal

Fyresdal covers 1277 km² and has more than 390 lakes over 10 decares, with 15 selected fishing areas. Brown trout is the only species in most of them. Arctic char was stocked in Fyresvatn in the late 1800s and is also found in Drang, Flatlandsvatn and Kleivtjønn. Whitefish dominates in Skrevatn, Fyresvatn and Drang, around three to the kilo in Fyresvatn against 60-70 grams in Skrevatn.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f6adc7e4b07f86c6025666) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.1448,8.056)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char, whitefish. + 1 more recorded
- **Season**: The licence states no fixed season.
- **Fishing licence**: [Fyresdal Fiskefond (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f6adc7e4b07f86c6025666). 15 chosen fishing areas, from family-friendly ones to long trips with no road.
- **The water**: Lake, stained water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Fyresdal](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/fyresdal). Southern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### All-round spinning

Spinners and small spoons; the fund highlights worm, spoon and fly as what works.

- Fly

### Fly for whitefish and trout

Class 4-6. The whitefish is a plankton feeder and shoals in open water.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Mepps gull str. 2–3** spinner · For stained water
- **Liten sølvblink** spoon
- **Liten nymfe** fly · For whitefish

## 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.

[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

- Brook trout

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: 59.1448, 8.0560

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The licence states no fixed season.
- Verify locally.
- The licence gives the right to fish with rod and handline in the areas it covers.
- Under the inland fishing act, children under 16 may fish freely with rod and handline up to 20 August each year.
- Live fish as bait and spreading new species are banned.
- No open fire 15 April to 15 September.
- Verify the rules with Fyresdal Fiskefond.

[Rules change. Always check with Fyresdal Fiskefond (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f6adc7e4b07f86c6025666)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Fyresdal: 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 Fyresdal

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