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Selbusjøen (Selbu)

Trøndelag's largest lake, 58 km² at 158 m above sea level and over 200 m deep, regulated. Originally brown trout, Arctic char and burbot; pike established itself from the early 2000s and grows 10-14 cm a year, with fish up to 9 kg. Stained water, so gold, copper and contrast colours. Note the maximum size on both trout and pike.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char, pike
+ 2 more recorded
Season
The licence states no fixed season.
Fishing licence
Selbusjøen grunneierlag, Selbu Utmarksråd (inatur.no)
The card also covers the rivers in Selbu up to the regulated water level of the lake.
The water
Lake, stained water
Municipality
Fishing in Selbu
Trøndelag

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Pike fishing in the shallows

    Big plugs and jigs with a wire trace at Skarodden, Flønes, Tømra, Eidemsvika and Vikvarvet.

  • Spinning

    Trolling and casting for trout

    Spoons and plugs along the shore and outlets; remember that trout over 45 cm must be released.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Wobbler + stålfortomplug · For pike
  • Softbait på jigghodejig · For pike
  • Sølv/gull blinkspoon · For trout

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.

  • Pike

    Big, visible baits. A wire trace is a must. Shallow water early and late in the season.

Other fish in the water

  • Burbot
  • 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 Selbusjøen (Selbu)

Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, arctic char and pike. 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. GoldBest

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

  3. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  4. Copper

    Muted contrast with good visibility in low light and coloured water.

    Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon