# 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.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Nore og Uvdal

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

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50edc794e4b0eb579d78a2f0) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.35,7.85)

- **Species**: Brown trout. + 1 more recorded
- **Season**: Ice-free summer to autumn.
- **Fishing licence**: [Øvre Numedal fjellstyre (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50edc794e4b0eb579d78a2f0)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Nore og Uvdal](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/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 sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner

## 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.

### 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 60.3500, 7.8500

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Ice-free summer to autumn.
- Verify locally.
- A large state commons on the east side of Hardangervidda (Nore og Uvdal).
- Brown trout.
- Verify the rules with the mountain board.

[Rules change. Always check with Øvre Numedal fjellstyre (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50edc794e4b0eb579d78a2f0)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Øvre Numedal (Hardangervidda øst): 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 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

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