# 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.

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

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Trøndelag · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e4a25fe4b0201bb9c95016) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.004,13.6785)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char
- **Season**: Ice-free summer to autumn.
- **Fishing licence**: [Røyrvik fjellstyre (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e4a25fe4b0201bb9c95016)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Røyrvik](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/royrvik). 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

- **Sølvblink** spoon
- **Rød/naturlig blink** spoon · For char

## 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 65.0040, 13.6785

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Ice-free summer to autumn.
- Verify locally.
- A large regulated high-mountain lake in Røyrvik towards Børgefjell.
- Brown trout and Arctic char.
- Verify the rules with the mountain board.

[Rules change. Always check with Røyrvik fjellstyre (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e4a25fe4b0201bb9c95016)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Namsvatn (Røyrvik): 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 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

Silver Best

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

Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

Silver/blue

A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

Natural/holographic

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

Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

Gold

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

Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon