# Valle (VAFA, Setesdal)

> Vast mountain terrain with many clear brown trout and Arctic char lakes in Valle in Setesdal. Cold, clear water; natural and silver-coloured lures.

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

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Southern Norway · Lake · Valle

Vast mountain terrain with many clear brown trout and Arctic char lakes in Valle in Setesdal. Cold, clear water; natural and silver-coloured lures.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50d1c9fde4b0d4c4dc6f743f) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.2,7.5)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char. + 2 more recorded
- **Season**: Ice-free summer to autumn.
- **Fishing licence**: [VAFA grunneierlag (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50d1c9fde4b0d4c4dc6f743f)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Valle](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/valle). Southern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Light spinning

Mobile mountain fishing; small spoons and spinners.

- Fly

### Fly in the evening

Class 4-6 for rising fish.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner

## 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.

[Arctic char](https://finnfisk.no/en/royefiske)

Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.

### Other fish in the water

- Brook 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 59.2000, 7.5000

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Ice-free summer to autumn.
- Verify locally.
- Many mountain lakes in Valle in Setesdal (Agder).
- Brown trout and Arctic char.
- Verify the rules with the landowners association.

[Rules change. Always check with VAFA grunneierlag (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50d1c9fde4b0d4c4dc6f743f)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Valle (VAFA, Setesdal): 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 Valle (VAFA, Setesdal)

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

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