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Verdalskortet (Verdal)

One licence for the state commons in Verdal and Værdalsbruket's land. Brown trout dominates, while Arctic char is found in Innsvatn, Godbekktjern, Høysjøen, Kvernsjøen and some smaller lakes. Grønningen lies at 484 m above sea level. Note that salmon-bearing stretches are excluded, and that Vera and part of Innsvatnet are not covered.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char
+ 1 more recorded
Season
In Grønningen net fishing is limited to August.
Fishing licence
Verdal fjellstyre (inatur.no)
The area of Vera and Sandvika eiendom at Innsvatnet is excluded.
The water
Lake, stained water
Municipality
Fishing in Verdal
Trøndelag

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light all-round spinning

    Many easily reached lakes and tarns in the Inn commons; Høysjøen and Kjesbuvatn are also a short walk in.

  • Bait

    Ice fishing

    Explicitly covered by the licence. Jigging spoon and maggot on the char lakes.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Mepps gull str. 2spinner · For stained water
  • Liten sølvblinkspoon
  • 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.

Other fish in the water

  • 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 Verdalskortet (Verdal)

Tuned to the water clarity here (stained 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. GoldBest

    A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

  3. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  4. Copper

    Muted contrast with good visibility in low light and coloured water.

    Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon