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Tafjordfjella (Fjord)

High mountains in Sunnmøre with many clear brown trout lakes. Cold, clear water; discreet and natural colours, darker at dusk.

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Species
Brown trout
Season
Ice-free summer to autumn.
Fishing licence
Norddal fjellstyre (inatur.no)
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Fjord
Western Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning

    Spoons and spinners in clear mountain lakes.

  • Fly

    Fly on a still evening

    Class 4-6 for rising trout.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Sølvblinkspoon
  • Naturlig nymfefly

The fish here

  • Brown trout

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

Colour guide for Tafjordfjella (Fjord)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear 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. 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