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Gausdal Nordfjell (Østre Gausdal)

A joint licence for rod fishing and ice fishing in Gausdal Nordfjell, Vesleseter sameie and Raudsjøen, in the north of Østre Gausdal. The licence covers Raudsjøen, Veslesetervatnet, Nisjuvatnet, Bennsjøen, Sjøsetervatnet and Torsdalsvatnet among others, and the rivers Skeiselva, Killielva and Gausa above Liesfossen. It is mostly brown trout, but there are also Arctic char, whitefish, perch and pike. The terrain is easy, and many of the fishing spots lie close to the Peer-Gyntveien road.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char, whitefish, perch, pike
Season
The season follows the calendar year.
Fishing licence
Samarbeidsorganet for Utmarksnæring - Østre Gausdal (inatur.no)
Not valid in Kroktjønnet. The inatur page also excludes Gausa below Liesfossen and Neversjøen.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Gausdal
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning from the shore

    Spoons and spinners from the shore. Boats and canoes are only allowed on Raudsjøen and Sjøsetervatnet, without a motor.

  • Fly

    Fly in the rivers

    Class 4-6 in Skeiselva, Killielva and Gausa above Liesfossen. Rivers and streams are closed from 11 Sep to 15 Oct.

  • Bait

    Jigging in winter

    The licence also covers ice fishing in all lakes. The seller recommends jigging in Nisjuvatnet in winter.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Sølvblink 7–10 gspoon
  • Mepps Aglia str. 2spinner
  • Liten pilkjigging spoon · Ice fishing in Nisjuvatnet

The fish here

  • Brown trout

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

  • 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.

  • Perch

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

  • Pike

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

Colour guide for Gausdal Nordfjell (Østre Gausdal)

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