Rain at last — and a lesson in small flies The upper Glomma has been running low and clear for weeks, and the hatches have thinned. Now the rain has arrived. River keeper Eirik Sætren expects the water to colour up a little, and thinks that may be exactly what the fishing needs.
The world's best are fishing the water you drive past 23 fish in three hours on the Atna. 55 fish in one session on Nordre Rena/Unsetåa. Two world championships are being fished in Østerdalen this week, and the results should make us all consider heading up the stream less travelled.
Fast water now, fresh water coming The latest reports from Kvennan confirms it: trout and grayling have moved into the fast, oxygen-rich water — right where we hoped you would be looking for them. Better still, there is finally rain on the horizon.
Feel the heat? Head for the high country! When the heat is on, a smart move on the map is upwards. In the alpine wilderness around Sylan and in the Snåsa mountains, the water often cool, the fish keep feeding — and one licence covers more lakes than you could fish in a lifetime.
Danica days and tropical nights in Fishspot country The big mayflies are on the water, spinner falls are coming or already here, and fish are more often found in fast, oxygen-rich water. Caddis pupae are abundant and night time is prime time.
A river keeper and his extended office “Kvennan is the heart of it, but the office is a good deal bigger than the zone markers,” says river keeper Eirik Sætren.
A bankside view of Kvennan Fly Fishing “There are fish everywhere. It is simply an eldorado for grayling fishing,” says Kvennan’s new river keeper, Eirik Sætren.
Massive hatches, no hatches and more flyfishing water Hatches and rises are increasing all across southern Norway, but expect fewer catches if you forget your box of heavy nymphs ...
Meet Eirik Sætren, Kvennan's new River Keeper “Yesterday there was a modest hatch of Baetis rhodani. Fish came to both nymph and dry fly,” reports the wildlife manager that has Fishspot-country as his main office.
Rena river spring report The big trout have started to feed more, but conditions are demanding. Christoffer Gaarder netted the weekend's largest trout on a heavy streamer worked deep, while Jon Erlend Sundnes spooked a good number of big trout and landed one over three days. Early Rena fishing never was meant to be easy.
Welcome to Grayling Country – Season 2026 A new season is approaching. If you’ve been dreaming about vast, wadeable waters where trophy grayling thrive in seemingly endless stretches, this is your reminder: Glomma is waiting.
Late Season Fly Fishing in Norway – Top Grayling Destinations for Autumn As autumn colors settle over the Norwegian landscape, many anglers end their season. But for the dedicated fly fisher, the adventure is far from over. In fact, autumn has some of the best grayling-experiences we can have in store for us.
Fly Fishing in the Heat – 5 Tips for Summer Success Scorching sun and warm rivers? Don’t pack away your gear just yet. Hot weather doesn’t have to mean bad fishing – if you know what to do.
Good fly fishing comes to those who wait Reports are ticking in from all over Fishspot-country as summer temperatures do their magic on rivers with healthy flows. Hatches are still prolific and for a lot of us, the best fly fishing is yet to come.
Call of the Wild – Backcountry Fishing in Norway As the holiday season peaks in early July, it’s the perfect time to head into the backcountry. Imagine quiet lakes, no cell coverage, and nothing but trout rising and the breeze in the trees.
The Big Hatch Is On: Danica Season Peaks in Trysil and Rena It’s prime time for dry fly fanatics. The spectacular Ephemera danica hatch is currently unfolding in some of Norway’s most iconic fly fishing rivers—Trysilelva, Renaelva, and beyond.
Giant drakes and tiny olives Cold and windy weather. A few hotter days. More near Oslo. During drizzles Baetis species are bringing fish to the surface in running water while the giant Ephemera vulgata does it’s magic in stillwaters. The season has barely started.
Tour de Fishspot revisited If you are still looking for inspiration for your fishing trips this summer, have a look at our Tour de Fishspot, a suggested itinerary for fly fishing bums with a month of Norwegian summer-time to spare, and tips about alternative fishing in case the season proceeds in unusual ways (as it usually does.)
How to catch and release fish properly This summer, many salmon anglers will need to release their catch of salmon or sea trout. It’s important to know how to do this properly. In this video from Norske Lakseelver, you’ll get a simple and practical introduction to gentle catch and release – an important effort to help protect wild salmon.
A welcome change for the new fly fishing season Just when we seemed to lock in on a scorching weather pattern we got a welcome relief in the form of lower temperatures and precipitation. So whats next on the agenda, fly fishing friends? Nothing less than the stuff of dreams. A new season is upon us, and things are looking up.
Get your permits for the exclusive zones in Grimsa and Brya now The two beautiful mountain rivers are vastly different, but they have two things in common: the number of fishing permits is limited and sales have just opened.
Shorter days and fatter fish There’s no way around it. This season too will end, and that’s exactly how it is supposed to be.
Our best tips on late summer rivers August is nearly here and it is a beautiful time for fly fishing. Here's a list of rivers you should check as the evenings get darker.
The Highlands await As a rather wet summer progresses it's easy for us fly anglers to have so much fun in our lowland rivers that we forget our yearly dose of high alpine fishing. Fear not, it's certainly not too late.
Rena – plenty of big fish and bugs Mayflies of all sizes are still major players for trophy trout, grayling and fishermen alike. On Southern Rena the dry fly season goes on and on.
Wishing for fishy weather Trout up to 6 pounds feeding on the huge caddisfly in The Fyresdal Highlands is just an example of what is giving us the shakes as we're entering this most wondrous time of the year.
High summer and hefty surface action from trout and grayling Early summer is mostly over below the treeline in most of the country, and with rising temperatures, surface activity is increasing in all Fishspot rivers and lakes.
Baetidae in sleet and fresh snow The warmth in Fishspotland was quickly replaced by cold and snow down to 1000 meters above sea level, while small dark mayflies brightened the days for patient anglers.
Fishspot Early Summer Report: Great Experiences in Small Rivers and Lakes For great fishing experiences with the fly rod in the coming weeks, you have a lot to choose from, from the enormous Glomma to smaller rivers and ponds.
Fly fishing season heads off to a summery start The heat hit the country in full force in the middle of May, and reports from the Southern regions, the area around the Oslo Fjord, and the lower-lying parts of Innlandet tell the same story of trout in the net. Things are picking up in Fishspot territory.
Finally fall again! Clear rivers, big fish near the banks, and few anglers to be seen. This time of year when many have packed away their fly rods for the season is the time we get the most excited for.
Swimming pupa and blow ups in the dark As the nights get longer you can experience large amounts of swimming caddis pupa, terrestrials, and dark nights which draw large trout in towards the banks. When food is served the trout […]
Calm fall days and clear water Calm days on the three fly fishing zones on upper Gudbrandsdalslågen can recharge the mind and soul with big trout and grayling in crystal clear water.
The Highlands Beckon As we approach august it is soon time to head to the hills, and to trout with flesh the color of a stop sign. If the weather plays ball the fishing can be legendary, but don't forget that simply being in the high mountains is an experience in itself.
The Sylan Range: Arctic char in alpine lakes The mountain areas of Sylan in Trøndelag are often referred to as the “jewel of Trøndelag.” The fish are representative of the nickname, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate. Keep an eye […]
Hot action on Renaelva Renaelva is known to be a difficult river. With a guide you can learn the river and the techniques from day one and have success much faster.
Explosive and varied fishing in Hodalen Us Norwegians tend to forget that there are other fish than just trout. Norway is a hotspot for pike, grayling and whitefish, and one destination where you can target all three of these species is Hodalssjøene.
Full speed ahead in Fishspot Land After a slooooow spring and late start to summer, a heat wave finally hit hard. The lower elevations are well into summer, but both higher up in the valleys and farther north, […]
Vangrøfta – Today you can buy a license In some circles the town of Dalsbygda was well known long before Therese Johaug put it on the map.
Where to plan your fall fishing trip? Fall is certainly not the time to pack away your fly fishing gear. That's what winter is for. Here we give some good tips on where you can extend your season.
The Rena River: the season is still on The Rena River still has some really good hatches of mayflies and caddis pupae. Big trout and grayling are feeding in the surface, and the really big ones show themselves in the darker hours.
Tydalsfjellene delivers the goods Ready for a mountain adventure? In The Tydal Mountains you are only a high pressure system away from excellent fly fishing for rising trout and char.
The high alpine lakes of Lesja are waiting It is prime season in the high mountain lakes around Lesja. Are you ready for a high alpine experience with fly fishing high above the tree-line?
Time for alpine trout in Skjåk Most of the mountain lakes in Skjåk Almenning are ice-free. If you are tempted by fat mountain trout and unspoiled nature, you should make the trip now and in the coming weeks.
Great news from Rena River Tre hatches are on for real in Rena now. IN the evenings you can experience both spinnerfalls of danica and swimming caddis pupae.
Go wild in Femunden National Park Are you yearning for solitude, silence, firey sunrises, and maybe some first-class fishing? Femunden National Park is the place to be this summer.
Game on at Kvennan Fly Fishing! Whether you prefer short-line nymphing or dry flies, Kvennan will be delivering the goods in the coming weeks.
The best time is right now Fish, insects and anglers have finally awoken. Summer is finally here in Fishspot-land.
Gudbrandsdalslågen slowly awakens The river is high, but still not reaching flood-levels in zone 5-7 in Gudbrandsdalslågen. Expect fluctuating water-levels and varying fishing in the weeks to come.
The Rena Report – Two weeks after opening Rena opened two weeks ago. Andre brun and Mathias Østli had success with a day on the raft.
Trysilelva: summertimes’ best danica hatches Do you dream about intense hatches of big mayflies? Then Tryiselva is certainly your best bet.
Borgundselva – a hidden gem for demanding anglers The river which is known as Lærdalselvi throughout it's anadromous portions is a crystal clear alternative for you dream trip targeting rising trout.
Seven tips on Norways best freshwater fishing Ready for a summer packed with rising trout and grayling in incredible surroundings?
Find your dream trout in Holselva Holselva is right there next to Renaelva when it comes to your chances of hooking into a truly large trout on a dry fly.
Kvennan Fly Fishing – world class grayling and trout Kvennan has everything you need to satisfy that fishing hunger this summer!
The Grimsa fly fishing zone – challenging and beautiful Interested in challenging fishing in incredible surroundings? Then Grimsa should be on your short list.
Do big rising fish and a cabin right on the river bank sound interesting to you? Rena river has everything! Rena River is the place to be when it comes to stalking big fish with light tackle.
Fishing at Selsvollene and Gudbrandsdalslaagen In the upper parts of the Laagen river in sentral Norway, you will find some fantastic clear water fishing for trout and grayling. The full name of the river is Gudbrandsdalslågen, and […]
The Rendalen report It is mid august, meaning there is almost one month of the season left on Mistra, Nordre Rena, Unetåa, and the other rivers in Rendalen.
Welcome to an active fall in Birtedalen in Fyresdal! With over over 500 lakes, Fyresdal in West-Telemark is an eldorado for anglers, and the unique terrain offers endless opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities.
Grayling fishing in the fall at the islands of Koppang. - Set your calendar for a colorful fishing trip to Stor-Elvdal
Stage 11 – Rena and the ridiculous hatch The journey is soon over, but we saved some of the best for last. The wonderfully chaotic and intense caddis pupae madness of the Southern Rena river, sometime late July or early August.
Stage 10 – Intense dry fly action in Isterfossen At the outlet of lake Isteren the warm summer nights bring hatches that work like a magnet on large fish that typically reside in the big lake.
Stage 9 – Galthodet, the kingdom of big whitefish We are still relaxing at Galtsjøen in Engerdal. Galthodet is only a short boat ride away from the last spot we fished, Galtstrømmen.
Stage 8 – Galtstrømmen, in the footsteps of Englishmen Galtstrømmen lies between Galthåen and Galtsjøen, downstream of Isterfossen. This is one of the truly classic fishing spots in Engerdal, and a portion of both Norwegian and International fly fishing history.
Stage 6 – Gin clear waters of Grimsa Once the majority of snow has melted in Rondane, it is time to visit the river Grimsa in Grimsdalen. A different life in a different time can be seen along the old cattle roads of the spectacular valley.
Stage 5 – Classic currents on Engeråa This stage should be timed with the hatching of Norways’ largest mayfly, Ephemera Danica. When they rise up from the riverbottom and pop out of their nymph shell, big trout and grayling enter the river from Engersjøen.
Striking out in Femundsmarka The well known angler Jan Lillestu was excited to get to Femundsmarka and start the fishing season early… possibly being the first one to fish it this year.
Stage 4 – the search for arctic char Once we set off on this step of the journey it becomes totally dependent on weather. The most ideal would be a stable high pressure system with little wind, just after ice off. A few clouds and light rain to spark off the hatches would be nice, but we most definitely do not want northwest wind and cool weather.
The season is underway at Valebjørgheia in Fyresdal! The trout here are known for being super active and in good condition. There are already very nice fish being caught this season!
Stage 2 – surrounded by lakes in Sømåkvolvet Now we head north, from the big trout hunt in Rena onwards to Sømåkvolvet to relax a bit. The goal here isn’t the largest trout, but very nice trout, a fish dinner or two, and the opportunity for gorgeous arctic char in small lakes. And if you’re still yearning to make a cast, then the river Sømåa runs through the valley below.
It’s summertime in Rendalen Mistra and other rivers in the area have finally settled down to nice summer flows. Storsjøen is filling up, and almost to summer water levels.
Stage 1 – Drifting Rena We begin our journey with high hopes of huge trout. Renaelva is one of the best rivers for intense caddis hatches during late summer. But it is the early season when the biggest fish are caught.
Streamer fishing the Rena opening 2021 Since Renaelva opened up again May 1st, streamers have been the ticket for most anglers. However, the dry fly fishing will be picking up soon!
Go large! After many years with responsible management, the fish throughout the Kvennan Fly Fishing section of the Glomma have grown larger each year. Are you ready to try your luck on grayling over 45 cm or Trout over 3 kg? Try Kvennan Fly Fishing.
Tokkeåi – where big trout swim As an angler on Tokkeåi you take part of preserving something special, especially when you respect the strict regulations which are put in place both for Bandak and the river. These regulations are crucial for the conservation of this unique river and the trout that swim here.
Fly fishing in Lesja Gudbrandsdalslågen at Lora can offer some excellent fishing. Under the right conditions you can see the fish.
Season opening on River Rena In connection with the season opening on Rena at midnight May 1st 2021, The Åmot Elvelag (river association) will hold an arrangement on on April 30th.
Grimsa Fly Fishing Zone – Licenses for the picky fly fisher Pre-season licenses for Grimsa Fly Fishing in Folldal are now available. Season starts June 1st.
The Green Dragon With a long and slender body slimming towards the tail, which is equipped with three long, thin feelers, which are almost black. The tail is curled upwards towards its back almost like a mallard feather, and this is certainly the reason they have been named Green Drake
A Round Trip with “TruttaGutta” in Fishspot. The "Trutta Gutta" (Trout Boys) have a passion for targeting trout on the fly, and often can be found somewhere in the Fishspot areas on the hunt for good times.
Fishing Report from Fishspot Land. We have recently received some good reports from roundabout in Fishspot Land. To sum things up: Big trout, tons of grayling, successful family trips, increased accessibility, and rapidly changing weather.
The Hobby Photographer Fishspot’s Web Editor, Bjørnar Hansen, is an artist in both catching fish and capturing landscape motifs. While he previously preferred the fly rod, the camera has become the one thing he can’t leave at home.
“The Ditch Otters” Tricked a Trout The trio who call themselves “The Ditch Otters” (Grøftoterne) have just finished their annual trip to Vangrøfta. They caught some nice fish, despite the nasty cold weather.
Streamer Fishing According to Jake Jake Semons is American and has a slightly different approach to fly fishing than most Norwegians. But his method has given many trout, far more than most of us can boast. Jake is a fishing guide with a great knowledge of fishing. In this article he shares some of his thoughts and secrets.
Get out the worms! Flooded rivers are a theme throughout Norway this summer, but it doesn’t mean that you should grab your fishing rod and get out!
Experience Drift Fishing on Rena – Watermaster Kodiak Rafts for Rental Guide Jake Semons rents out 2 Watermaster Kodiak Rafts on Rena River. An excellent offer that gives you better access to good fishing spots.
Hit hard by the Corona Pandemic Fewer foreign tourists means a drop in income for Koppang Camping. Owner Edward Scholten is uncomfortable about the upcoming summer.
Dreaming about Norway Dutchman Eelco de Graaff has taken summer vacation in Norway for 12 years. Now this fly fisherman is hoping that the authorities lighten up on the coronavirus restrictions.
