# Kvitfjell (Ringebu)

> The fishing area lies on the west side of Fåvang and Ringebu, around Kvitfjell. It ranges from forest tarns to mountain lakes, with fishing in rivers and…

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Ringebu

The fishing area lies on the west side of Fåvang and Ringebu, around Kvitfjell. It ranges from forest tarns to mountain lakes, with fishing in rivers and gorges, and ice fishing in winter. The listing gives brown trout, Arctic char, whitefish, perch and burbot.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5db6d6156546140003494feb) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.4564,10.078)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char, whitefish, perch. + 1 more recorded
- **Season**: The fishing season runs from 15 May through 15 September.
- **Fishing licence**: [Nordre Stranden Grunneierlag (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5db6d6156546140003494feb). The licence does not cover Lågen.
- **The water**: Lake, stained water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Ringebu](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/ringebu). Eastern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Light lures from the shore

Small spoons and spinners in tarns and mountain lakes. The licence covers one rod and shore fishing only.

- Fly

### Fly in rivers and tarns

Class 4-6, nymph and dry fly in the rivers and the small forest tarns.

- Bait

### Ice fishing with hooks

From 16 November to 1 May, ice fishing with hooks is allowed on Gompen, Vendalsvatnet and Haustsetervatnet.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Liten sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner
- **Liten isfiskepilk** jigging spoon · For ice fishing

## 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.

[Arctic char](https://finnfisk.no/en/royefiske)

Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.

[Whitefish](https://finnfisk.no/en/sikfiske)

Hard to catch on lures, usually taken on net or worm. Rarely a sport target, but present in many waters.

[Perch](https://finnfisk.no/en/abborfiske)

A shoaling fish. Small jigs, worms and spinners. Coloured water can take louder colours.

### Other fish in the water

- Burbot

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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 61.4564, 10.0780

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The fishing season runs from 15 May through 15 September.
- Ice fishing with hooks is allowed from 16 November to 1 May on Gompen, Vendalsvatnet and Haustsetervatnet.
- Everyone must have a licence before fishing starts.
- The licence gives access to rod fishing, one rod per licence.
- It does not give access to fishing with a "dregg" drag rig, an otter board or fixed gear, or to fishing from a boat.
- The licence does not cover Lågen.
- The listing otherwise states no catch limit.
- Under-16s may fish with a rod for free.
- Verify with Nordre Stranden Grunneierlag.

[Rules change. Always check with Nordre Stranden Grunneierlag (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5db6d6156546140003494feb)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Kvitfjell (Ringebu): 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 Kvitfjell (Ringebu)

Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, arctic char, whitefish and perch. Pick time and light and species.

Time of day

Light

Species

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