Salmon fishing in Orkla

Salmon fishing in Orkla

Orkla is one of Norway's most popular rivers for salmon fishing. The river can offer a varied fishing for both large and small. Of the country's salmon rivers, Orkla is the flagship itself, and the one that attracts the most fishing tourists to the villages.

Kanalhølen is located on Svorkmo, which is 18 km from the outlet in Trondheimsfjorden. The length is 1000 meters with double-sided fishing. Exclusive rental of valdet is offered from 3 to 6 days. Best suited for fishing with fly, lure and ground.

 

Some information about Orkla

Orkla is one of Norway's best salmon rivers, with a salmon-carrying stretch of 88 km through the municipalities of Orkdal, Meldal and Rennebu. The catch statistics show that in normal seasons around 25 tonnes are landed, which for several years has put Orkla on the podium among the country's salmon rivers. Orkla is otherwise known as a river where it is really possible to get big salmon on the hook. Almost every year, salmon weighing more than 20 kilos are caught, and the largest rye are often chopped on the hook during the first weeks of June. Later in the summer, there is normally good insight into small salmon and intermediate salmon. For this reason, many people prefer exciting fishing in the last weeks of August.

The river carries salmon for a distance of 88 km, from the outlet at Orkanger to Stoi'n, just below Ulsberg in Rennebu. Orkla is a large salmon river where fishing mainly takes place from land. The largest registered salmon of all time is 25 kg. The biggest salmon are usually caught in the very first days of the season. Usually the intermediate salmon (3-7 kg) arrives from mid-June, while the small salmon arrive in early July. Then there is usually a lot of salmon along the entire length of the river. Orkla is medium-sized with both deep heels and light strokes, which makes it suitable for all types of gear. The river is regulated, so that we have a stable water flow and are secured usable with water even during periods of drought. The minimum flow is 20 kbm / sec. During the season, you will find daily updated salmon stocks, catch images, water flow and temperatures on orklaguiden.com . There you will also find an overview of fishing opportunities and accommodation as well as other information about the river and the surrounding valley.

Average weight of salmon: 5.3 kg
Salmon-carrying distance: 88 km
Average water flow: 20- m3 / sec

The largest registered salmon of all time is 25 kg. The biggest salmon are usually caught in the very first days of the season. Usually the intermediate salmon (3-7 kg) comes from mid-June to mid-July. The small salmon usually arrive in mid-July. From this time there is usually a lot of salmon along the entire length of the river.

Orkla is regulated

The 5 power plants in Orkla were built in the years 1978-85. The development has led to some areas in the river being protected for salmon fishing. Salmon fishermen and others who travel along the watercourse should be aware that the water level can rise quickly.