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Trollheimen (Oppdal)

The Trollheimen side of Oppdal Bygdealmenning, with brown trout and Arctic char in clear mountain lakes. Gjevilvasskamman is widely known for its many rare plant species. Cold, clear water favours discreet, natural lures. Note that the reindeer here are domesticated, unlike the wild herds in Østfjella and Snøhetta.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char
+ 2 more recorded
Season
All fishing in rivers and lakes with a pure brown trout stock is banned 15 September to 31 October.
Fishing licence
Oppdal Bygdealmenning (inatur.no)
The Trollheimen part of the fishing card area of the commons.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Oppdal
Trøndelag

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning on the move

    Small spoons and spinners; light gear that stands being carried over long day stages.

  • Fly

    Dry fly in calm conditions

    Class 4-5 for rising mountain trout.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
  • Liten sølvblinkspoon
  • Tørrfluefly

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

  • Rainbow trout
  • Eurasian minnow

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 Trollheimen (Oppdal)

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