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Oppdal Bygdealmenning

At 1161 km² this is one of the largest village commons in the country, with around 120 fishing lakes. Brown trout dominates and Arctic char is found in roughly 30 lakes; Unndalsvatnet also holds grayling. Most trout lakes hold fish up to 1-1.5 kg. Clear, cold mountain water, so natural and silver-coloured lures.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char
+ 1 more recorded
Season
All fishing in rivers and lakes with a pure brown trout stock is banned 15 September to 31 October.
Fishing licence
Oppdal Bygdealmenning (inatur.no)
One card for around 120 fishing lakes in the commons.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Oppdal
Trøndelag

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning, mobile

    Small spoons and spinners; around 120 lakes, so move from lake to lake with light gear.

  • Fly

    Fly on a still evening

    Class 4-6 when the fish rise in the clear mountain lakes.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
  • Liten sølvblinkspoon
  • Naturlig nymfefly

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.

Other fish in the water

  • Rainbow trout

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.

Colour guide for Oppdal Bygdealmenning

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