Eastern Norway · Lake · Nord-Fron
Sikkilsdalen (Nord-Fron)
Sikkilsdalen lies at the gateway to Jotunheimen, and the licence covers Øvre and Nedre Sikkilsdalsvatnet, Skåltjønna and Sikkilsdalselva. Øvre Sikkilsdalsvatnet lies 994 m and Nedre Sikkilsdalsvatnet 992 m above sea level. The lakes offer traditional mountain fishing for brown trout of very good quality. Sikkilsdalseter fjellstue, which sells the licence, is open from 20 June to mid-September and at Easter.
- Species
- Brown trout
- Season
- The licences on inatur are valid 10 Jun to 4 Sep, the season licence 15 Jun to 4 Sep.
- Fishing licence
- Sikkilsdalseter fjellstue (inatur.no)
- The water
- Lake, clear water
Gear and lures
- Spinning
Spoons and spinners in the lakes
Traditional mountain fishing with spoons and spinners in Øvre and Nedre Sikkilsdalsvatnet. The inlets and outlets are often good spots.
- Fly
Fly in fine weather
On days with fine weather the fly can catch fish, both in the lakes and in Sikkilsdalselva. Class 4-5 with nymph and dry fly.
- Bait
Worm in the river
Traditional worm fishing can be good in Sikkilsdalselva and from the shore in the lakes.
Lures and flies that work here
- Liten sølvblinkspoon
- Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
- Nymfe (naturlig)fly
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
Colour guide for Sikkilsdalen (Nord-Fron)
Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout. Pick time and light.
SilverBest
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