Fishing in Jotunheimen

Combine your mountain trip with fishing and add an extra dimension to your journey through the breathtaking nature in Jotunheimen national park.

Lom and Jotunheimen offer many exciting opportunities for fishing in rivers and lakes. Examples of good fishing lakes in the area include Lake Gjende*, Bessvatnet, Langvatnet, Leirvatnet and Preststeinvatnet. The primary access points to Jotunheimen are Gjendeosen, Veodalen, Spiterstulen, Leirvassbu, and Sognefjellet.

Angling at Skim

Skim is the part of River Otta flowing past Fossbergom and is rich in trout and grayling – in fact; it is one of the best rivers in Northern Europe!

You may do your angling with fishing rods, lines and otters; fishing nets are reserved for local citizens. Angling might be done on both sides of the river. On the northern bank there is a marked path westwards from the bridge and there are grills and a fishing shed along this path, look at the map in this folder. Boats may be hired at Nissegarden. Angling at Skim is organized by Skim Association of Landowners. They want you to use disinfected fishing tackle and that you don’t leave your rubbish behind! Do spend some time along our shore and enjoy your catch!

Where to buy fishing license

Fishing permits are sold at inatur.no. Youth may fish with rod without charge, till they are 20 of age. They however need a free permit from the lawful owner. Angling permits are freely available (children under 16 can fish free of charge in the season).

Fishing in Lom national park Village