# Selbusjøen (Selbu)

> Trøndelag's largest lake, 58 km² at 158 m above sea level and over 200 m deep, regulated.

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

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Trøndelag · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/584ff648e4b0b9fc58c73371) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=63.245,10.789)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char, pike. + 2 more recorded
- **Season**: The licence states no fixed season.
- **Fishing licence**: [Selbusjøen grunneierlag, Selbu Utmarksråd (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/584ff648e4b0b9fc58c73371). 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](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/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 + stålfortom** plug · For pike
- **Softbait på jigghode** jig · For pike
- **Sølv/gull blink** spoon · For trout

## 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.

[Arctic char](https://finnfisk.no/en/royefiske)

Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.

[Pike](https://finnfisk.no/en/gjeddefiske)

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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 63.2450, 10.7890

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The licence states no fixed season.
- Verify locally.
- Maximum size: brown trout 45 cm and pike 80 cm.
- All fish over the maximum size must be released as unharmed as possible, with one exception: each angler may keep one brown trout over the maximum size per day.
- The landowner association encourages a free take of small pike to limit the stock.
- Verify the rules with Selbu Utmarksråd.

[Rules change. Always check with Selbusjøen grunneierlag, Selbu Utmarksråd (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/584ff648e4b0b9fc58c73371)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Selbusjøen (Selbu): 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 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

Silver Best

Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.

Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

Gold Best

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

Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

Silver/blue

A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

Copper

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

Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon