Southern Norway · Lake · Sirdal
Siravassdraget (Sirdal)
Lakes and river reaches from Ortevatn to Omlid in Sirdal, with Fidjelandsvatnet at 566 m above sea level, holding brown trout and Arctic char. Note the two exceptions: the Kvæven property on the west side of Fidjelandsvatnet, and Rjupedalsvatn on property 3/11 Fidjeland.
- Species
- Brown trout, arctic char
- + 1 more recorded
- Season
- The licence states no fixed season.
- Fishing licence
- Siravassdraget (inatur.no)
- Covers the stretch from Ortevatn to Omlid, all the small lakes and Beinesvatn included.
- The water
- Lake, clear water
Gear and lures
- Spinning
Light all-round spinning
Spoons and spinners along the shore and in the river reaches between the lakes.
- Fly
Fly in the evening
Class 4-6 when the fish rise in the clearer stretches.
Lures and flies that work here
- Liten sølvblinkspoon
- Mepps sølv str. 2spinner
- Rød/kobber blinkspoon · For char
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.
Other fish in the water
- Brook trout
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 Siravassdraget (Sirdal)
Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout and arctic char. Pick time and light and species.
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