# Hardangervidda vest (Ullensvang)

> The western side of Hardangervidda, in Ullensvang, with a joint licence for private lakes and watercourses from ten landowner associations.

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

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Western Norway · Lake · Ullensvang

The western side of Hardangervidda, in Ullensvang, with a joint licence for private lakes and watercourses from ten landowner associations. The Stavali tourist cabin sits inside the area, reached up Husedalen from Kinsarvik, the Munketrappene steps from Lofthus or Hjølmodalen from Øvre Eidfjord. Clear, cold water, so discreet and natural lures.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5923c57ee4b06e074030744c) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.3115,6.912)

- **Species**: Brown trout
- **Season**: Rod and handline are allowed 1 May to 30 September.
- **Fishing licence**: [Ullensvang Fiskeadministrasjon (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5923c57ee4b06e074030744c). A joint card for private lakes and watercourses on Hardangervidda in Ullensvang, 10 landowner associations.
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Ullensvang](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/ullensvang). Western Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Light spinning, mobile

Small spoons and spinners. The licence covers many lakes, so move from one to the next.

- Fly

### Fly in calm conditions

Class 4-6 for rising fish in the clear plateau lakes.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Liten sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner
- **Naturlig nymfe** fly

## 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 60.3115, 6.9120

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Rod and handline are allowed 1 May to 30 September.
- Verify locally.
- Everyone aged 16 and over must buy a licence.
- Only rod or handline is allowed; long lines, set hooks and the otter board are banned.
- Live fish as bait is banned, and moving fish between waters is banned.
- Verify the rules with Ullensvang Fiskeadministrasjon.

[Rules change. Always check with Ullensvang Fiskeadministrasjon (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5923c57ee4b06e074030744c)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Hardangervidda vest (Ullensvang): 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 Hardangervidda vest (Ullensvang)

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

Time of day

Light

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