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Snåsafjella (Snåsa)

Over 2000 fishing lakes on state commons between Snåsavatnet, Lierne and Sweden, plus the Bangsjø area. The lakes range from bog tarns in wooded valley floors to clear, deep mountain lakes in the high fells. Brown trout is the most common, with Arctic char and some burbot in places, and trout of 5-6 kg have been taken in the largest mountain lakes.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char
+ 1 more recorded
Season
See the mountain board's fishing rules for closed seasons.
Fishing licence
Snåsa fjellstyre (inatur.no)
One card for all state commons in Snåsa, more than 2000 lakes. Cards are also sold by SMS.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Snåsa
Trøndelag

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning on long walks

    Small spoons and spinners. The mountain board tips visiting the small unnamed lakes on the map.

  • Fly

    Fly in the high fells

    Class 4-6. The higher you go, the better the chance of consistently large fish.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
  • Liten sølvblinkspoon
  • Naturlig nymfefly

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

  • Burbot

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 Snåsafjella (Snåsa)

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

  1. SilverBest

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

  2. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  3. Natural/holographic

    Discreet and believable, effective at first light and dusk when fish are active.

    Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

  4. Gold

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon