# Juvvatnet (Lom)

> Probably the highest-lying brown trout lake in northern Europe, ~1835 m above sea level by Galdhøpiggen.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f464dae4b0a76bd875d290) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.672,8.371)

- **Species**: Brown trout
- **Season**: Ice-free from roughly mid-July to autumn.
- **Fishing licence**: [Lom fjellstyre, Jotunheimen (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f464dae4b0a76bd875d290)
- **The water**: Lake, murky water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Lom](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/lom). Eastern Norway

## 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 sølvblink** spoon
- **Fluoriserende microspinner** spinner · For turquoise glacial water

## 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 61.6720, 8.3710

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Ice-free from roughly mid-July to autumn.
- Verify locally.
- Probably the highest-lying brown trout lake in northern Europe (~1835 m above sea level), by Juvasshytta/Galdhøpiggen.
- A cultivated stock.
- Verify the rules.

[Rules change. Always check with Lom fjellstyre, Jotunheimen (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f464dae4b0a76bd875d290)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Juvvatnet (Lom): 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 Juvvatnet (Lom)

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

Time of day

Light

Wind

Water temperature

Fire tiger Best

High contrast and visibility when the water is hard to see through.

Try: Fire tiger plug

Chartreuse Best

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