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Namsvatn (Røyrvik)

A large high-mountain lake in Røyrvik in Trøndelag with brown trout and Arctic char. Clear water; natural and silver-coloured lures, darker at dusk.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char
Season
Ice-free summer to autumn.
Fishing licence
Røyrvik fjellstyre (inatur.no)
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Røyrvik
Trøndelag

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning from shore/boat

    Spoons and spinners; the char often hold deeper, out from shore.

  • Fly

    Fly along the shore

    Class 5-6 on still evenings.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Sølvblinkspoon
  • Rød/naturlig blinkspoon · For char

The fish here

  • Brown trout

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

  • Arctic char

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

Colour guide for Namsvatn (Røyrvik)

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

Time of day
Light
Species
Wind
Water temperature

  1. SilverBest

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

  2. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  3. Natural/holographic

    Discreet and believable, effective at first light and dusk when fish are active.

    Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

  4. Gold

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon