Eastern Norway · Lake · Lom
Juvvatnet (Lom)
Probably the highest-lying brown trout lake in northern Europe, ~1835 m above sea level by Galdhøpiggen. Turquoise, glacial water: combine natural and visible colours.
- Species
- Brown trout
- Season
- Ice-free from roughly mid-July to autumn.
- Fishing licence
- Lom fjellstyre, Jotunheimen (inatur.no)
- The water
- Lake, murky water
Fishing tips
A short, cold season high in the mountains. Small silver spoons and spinners are enough.
Early in the season the fish often bite best in the middle of the day when it is warmest; later, morning and evening are best. Turquoise glacial water can take slightly more visible colours.
Gear and lures
- Spinning
Light spinning
Small spoons and spinners; cold water and a short season.
Lures and flies that work here
- Liten sølvblinkspoon
- Fluoriserende microspinnerspinner · For turquoise glacial water
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
Colour guide for Juvvatnet (Lom)
Tuned to the water clarity here (murky water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout. Pick time and light.
Fire tigerBest
High contrast and visibility when the water is hard to see through.
Try: Fire tiger plug
ChartreuseBest
Fluorescent, shows up well in murky water and poor visibility.
Try: Fluorescent chartreuse spinner
Silver
Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.
Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver
Gold
A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.
Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon