# Hartevatn (Hovden, Setesdal)

> A mountain lake at 759 m above sea level and 5.7 km² by Hovden in Setesdal, with mountain trout in high-fell surroundings.

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

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Southern Norway · Lake · Bykle

A mountain lake at 759 m above sea level and 5.7 km² by Hovden in Setesdal, with mountain trout in high-fell surroundings. Clear, cold water favours discreet, natural and silver-coloured lures. Note that only licences bought on inatur are valid here.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5eee1432ec5cda0003d0d135) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.546,7.332)

- **Species**: Brown trout. + 2 more recorded
- **Season**: The licence states no fixed season.
- **Fishing licence**: [Hartevatn (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5eee1432ec5cda0003d0d135). Only cards bought on inatur.no are valid in Hartevatn.
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Bykle](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/bykle). Southern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Light spinning from shore

Small spoons and spinners along edges and inlets in clear high-fell water.

- Fly

### Dry fly in the evening

Class 4-5 when the mountain trout rise in calm conditions.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Liten sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner
- **Tørrflue** fly

## 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.

### Other fish in the water

- Brook trout
- Eurasian minnow

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: 59.5460, 7.3320

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The licence states no fixed season.
- Verify locally.
- Only licences bought on inatur.no are valid in Hartevatn.
- The licence gives the right to fish with ordinary sport tackle.
- Live bait is banned.
- Nets must be no larger than 20-22 omfar, a maximum of 3 nets, and drift nets are not allowed.
- Verify the rules with the rights holder.

[Rules change. Always check with Hartevatn (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5eee1432ec5cda0003d0d135)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Hartevatn (Hovden, Setesdal): 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 Hartevatn (Hovden, Setesdal)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout. Pick time and light.

Time of day

Light

Wind

Water temperature

Silver Best

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