# 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.

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

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Southern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5d8caf008b9ef700030f75b3) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.9318,6.893)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char. + 1 more recorded
- **Season**: The licence states no fixed season.
- **Fishing licence**: [Siravassdraget (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5d8caf008b9ef700030f75b3). Covers the stretch from Ortevatn to Omlid, all the small lakes and Beinesvatn included.
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Sirdal](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/sirdal). Southern Norway

## 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 sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 2** spinner
- **Rød/kobber blink** spoon · For char

## 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.

### 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 58.9318, 6.8930

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The licence states no fixed season.
- Verify locally.
- Rod and net fishing in the Sira watercourse from Ortevatn to Åmli and adjoining waters.
- Fishing is not allowed on the Kvæven property, that is the west side of Fidjelandsvatnet up to Degdammen and the river reach down to Haugen, nor in Rjupedalsvatn on property 3/11 Fidjeland.
- Verify the rules with the rights holder.

[Rules change. Always check with Siravassdraget (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5d8caf008b9ef700030f75b3)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Siravassdraget (Sirdal): 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 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.

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

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