# Sikkilsdalen (Nord-Fron)

> Sikkilsdalen lies at the gateway to Jotunheimen, and the licence covers Øvre and Nedre Sikkilsdalsvatnet, Skåltjønna and Sikkilsdalselva.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/59615353e4b04aa949ec7253) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.4887,8.9881)

- **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)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/59615353e4b04aa949ec7253)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Nord-Fron](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/nord-fron). Eastern Norway

## 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 sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner
- **Nymfe (naturlig)** fly

## 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 61.4887, 8.9881

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The licences on inatur are valid 10 Jun to 4 Sep, the season licence 15 Jun to 4 Sep.
- The fishing rules give no fishing season of their own.
- The licence covers one rod or one handline for one person, and it is personal.
- Children under 16 fish for free.
- Boats and similar craft are not allowed on Skåltjønna.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- Verify with Sikkilsdalseter fjellstue.

[Rules change. Always check with Sikkilsdalseter fjellstue (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/59615353e4b04aa949ec7253)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Sikkilsdalen (Nord-Fron): 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 Sikkilsdalen (Nord-Fron)

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