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Western Norway · Lake · Sunndal, Oppdal, Lesja, Dovre, Rauma, Molde

Snøhettaområdet (fellesfiskekort)

A joint licence for the whole Snøhetta area, around 3314 km² assembled from the Eresfjord og Vistdal, Eikesdal, Sunndal, Dalsida and Dovrefjell commons, Oppdal Bygdeallmenning, Statskog and several private holdings. Brown trout and grayling, generally a good stock, and especially good a little off the beaten track. You can enter from Lesja, Dovre, Oppdal, Sunndal, Nesset or Rauma.

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Species
Brown trout, grayling
Season
Fishing is allowed 15 March to 10 September.
Fishing licence
Snøhetta fellesfiskekort, Sunndal fjellstyre (inatur.no)
One card for about 3314 km² across eleven rights holders.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipalities
Fishing in Sunndal, Fishing in Oppdal, Fishing in Lesja, Fishing in Dovre, Fishing in Rauma, Fishing in Molde
Western Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning over long distances

    Small spoons and spinners; the area is large, so light gear and mobile fishing pay off.

  • Fly

    Nymph and dry fly

    Class 4-6 for trout and grayling in clear high-mountain water.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Liten sølvblinkspoon
  • Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
  • Nymfefly · For grayling

The fish here

  • Brown trout

    Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.

  • Grayling

    Loves nymphs and small dry flies. A discreet presentation in clear water. Common in Lågen.

Colour guide for Snøhettaområdet (fellesfiskekort)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout and grayling. 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