Southern Norway · Lake · Hjartdal
Tuddal (Reisjå & Bondal, Hjartdal)
The Reisjå and Bondal area in Tuddal, on the sunny side of Gaustatoppen, with Reisjåvatnet at 663 m above sea level. Brown trout and Arctic char in clear mountain water, so natural and silver-coloured lures. Note that otter-board fishing is banned in Hjartdal, and that several lakes were recently removed from the scheme.
- Species
- Brown trout, arctic char
- Season
- The licence covers rod fishing and ice fishing.
- Fishing licence
- Reisjå-Bondal Utmarkslag (inatur.no)
- Blåtjønn, Bærtjønn and parts of Reisjåvatnet and Bonsvatn are no longer in the scheme.
- The water
- Lake, clear water
Gear and lures
- Spinning
Light spinning from shore
Small spoons and spinners along edges and inlets.
- Bait
Ice fishing
Explicitly covered by the licence. Jigging spoon and maggot for trout and char.
Lures and flies that work here
- Liten sølvblinkspoon
- Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
- Røyepilkjigging spoon · For ice fishing
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.
Colour guide for Tuddal (Reisjå & Bondal, Hjartdal)
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.
SilverBest
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