# 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'…

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Eastern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f33c4fe4b0ebc93337fb22) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.5604,9.3597)

- **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)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f33c4fe4b0ebc93337fb22). 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](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/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 sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner
- **Nymfe (naturlig)** fly

## 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: 61.5604, 9.3597

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- 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.
- Jigging through the ice is allowed all winter, also for non-residents.
- The licences on inatur are valid 1 Jan to 10 Sep.
- People who live outside the association's area may buy a licence for rod and handline, and the licences on inatur also cover jigging.
- Otter-board fishing is only for people who live in the association's area, from ice-out up to and including 10 Sep.
- Net fishing in Muvatnet, Skjedalsvatnet and Breistultjønn follows separate rules for owners and residents.
- Brown trout is the only species in all lakes and rivers.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- Verify with Kvikne-Skåbu Grunneierlag.

[Rules change. Always check with Kvikne-Skåbu Grunneierlag (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f33c4fe4b0ebc93337fb22)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Kvikne og Skåbu (Nord-Fron): 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 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

Silver Best

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

Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

Gold Best

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