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Øvre Numedal (Hardangervidda øst)

A large mountain plateau on the east side of Hardangervidda with many clear brown trout lakes. Discreet, natural and silver-coloured lures.

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Species
Brown trout
+ 1 more recorded
Season
Ice-free summer to autumn.
Fishing licence
Øvre Numedal fjellstyre (inatur.no)
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Nore og Uvdal
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning

    Mobile mountain fishing from lake to lake.

  • Fly

    Fly in calm conditions

    Class 4-6 for rising fish.

Lures and flies that work here

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

The fish here

  • Brown trout

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

Other fish in the water

  • Eurasian minnow

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 Øvre Numedal (Hardangervidda øst)

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