# 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…

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

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

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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e80169e4b087563dfa3d06) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=62.3857,8.8304)

- **Species**: Brown trout, grayling
- **Season**: Fishing is allowed 15 March to 10 September.
- **Fishing licence**: [Snøhetta fellesfiskekort, Sunndal fjellstyre (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e80169e4b087563dfa3d06). One card for about 3314 km² across eleven rights holders.
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipalities**: [Fishing in Sunndal](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/sunndal) , [Fishing in Oppdal](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/oppdal) , [Fishing in Lesja](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/lesja) , [Fishing in Dovre](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/dovre) , [Fishing in Rauma](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/rauma) , [Fishing in Molde](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/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 sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner
- **Nymfe** fly · For grayling

## 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.

[Grayling](https://finnfisk.no/en/harrfiske)

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

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 62.3857, 8.8304

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Fishing is allowed 15 March to 10 September.
- Verify locally.
- The licence covers rod fishing only and must be carried while fishing.
- Children and young people under 16 fish for free.
- Apart from earthworm, live bait is not allowed.
- Verify the rules with Sunndal fjellstyre.

[Rules change. Always check with Snøhetta fellesfiskekort, Sunndal fjellstyre (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e80169e4b087563dfa3d06)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Snøhettaområdet (fellesfiskekort): 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 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

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