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Forollhogna (Holtålen)

Rivers and mountain lakes in the Holtålen state commons, on the Forollhogna side, with brown trout and Arctic char. Clear-water fishing where presentation and natural colours matter most.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char
+ 1 more recorded
Season
Summer to autumn.
Fishing licence
Holtålen fjellstyrer (inatur.no)
The water
River, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Holtålen
Trøndelag

Gear and lures

  • Fly

    Nymph and dry fly

    Class 4-6 for brown trout in clear rivers and lakes.

  • Spinning

    Light spinning

    Small spinners in pools and current edges, and along the shore in the mountain lakes.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Nymfefly
  • Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
  • Rød/kobber blinkspoon · For char

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.

Other fish in the water

  • 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.

Colour guide for Forollhogna (Holtålen)

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