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Kvikne og Skåbu (Nord-Fron)

Kvikne-Skåbu grunneierlag has fishing lakes and streams in the mountains around Skåbu, mainly north of the Fron state commons and the Ruste landowners' association, and in the Vinsterli and Storhø area south of the state commons. Muvatnet is the largest lake, while Breistultjønn and Skjedalsvatnet are smaller and easy to reach. The licence also covers Storbekktjønn, Rønnaugtjønn, Masdølstjønn and Svarttjønn and the rivers Sør-Muru, Skåbyggja, Sandåa and Øla. Brown trout is the only species, in terrain of forest, bare mountain and bog.

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Species
Brown trout
Season
Anyone may fish with a rod from ice-out in spring up to and including 10 Sep, in all lakes, tarns and streams in the association's area.
Fishing licence
Kvikne-Skåbu Grunneierlag (inatur.no)
The licence covers rod, handline and jigging. Otter boards and nets are only for people who live in the association's area.
The water
Lake, stained water
Municipality
Fishing in Nord-Fron
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Spoons and spinners in Muvatnet

    Muvatnet is the largest lake and gives the best chance of a big, fine fish. Spoons and spinners along the shore and at inlets and outlets.

  • Fly

    Fly in the streams

    The streams often hold plenty of fish. A light class 3-5 rod with nymph and dry fly in Sør-Muru, Skåbyggja, Sandåa and Øla.

  • Bait

    Worm in the streams

    The streams suit a trip with worm. Small hooks and a light sinker in pools and under the banks.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Liten sølvblinkspoon
  • Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
  • Nymfe (naturlig)fly

The fish here

  • Brown trout

    Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.

Colour guide for Kvikne og Skåbu (Nord-Fron)

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

Time of day
Light
Wind
Water temperature

  1. SilverBest

    Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.

    Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

  2. GoldBest

    A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

  3. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  4. Copper

    Muted contrast with good visibility in low light and coloured water.

    Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon