Trøndelag · River · Snåsa
Jørstadelva (Snåsa)
About 9 km of river from Kleivfossen to the outlet, an important spawning river for Snåsavatnet. Large trout run up in spring and autumn, and the biggest in recent times weighed 12.2 kg. Two fishing spots have asphalted ramps, a shelter and a toilet, also accessible for people with greater physical disabilities. Stained river water, so warmer, high-contrast colours.
- Species
- Brown trout
- + 1 more recorded
- Season
- Season licences run to the end of August.
- The water
- River, stained water
Gear and lures
- Spinning
Heavier lures for big trout
Compact, heavy spoons that stay down in the current; the big trout run up in spring and autumn.
- Fly
Streamer and nymph
Class 6-7 for large fish in pools and current seams.
Lures and flies that work here
- Sildesluk 18–22 gspoon · For big trout in current
- Streamerfly
- Rapala Countdownplug
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
Other fish in the water
- Three-spined stickleback
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 Jørstadelva (Snåsa)
Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout. Pick time and light.
SilverBest
Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.
Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver
GoldBest
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