Fishing
Summer in Hemsedal is an angler's paradise, with long, fast-flowing rivers and numerous mountain lakes. The rivers and lakes are crystal clear and hold wild brown trout in their prim5. The season 2026 is beginning on friday 29th May at 08.00 a.m. and lasts until tuesdag 15th September 24.00 p.m. 2026.
Fishing in Hemsedal – everything you need to know
Hemsedal offers unique fishing experiences in stunning surroundings and is home to two of Norway’s best trout rivers. With an active fly-fishing community, the valley attracts some of the country’s top anglers.
Season opening: May 29, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Season closing: September 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM (midnight)
Note: Opening and closing dates may be adjusted to the nearest weekend – always check the details before the season starts.
Important information
From this year, fishing is prohibited at the dam itself. This means that the entire Eikredammen area up to the restroom/toilet area is closed to all fishing. The town center stretch, from upstream of Solstad Bridge to upstream of Øye, will also be closed for the entire season.
Detailed fishing maps show which areas are open and closed at any given time. Please familiarize yourself with these before you start fishing.
Detailed fishing maps show which areas are open or closed during specific periods. Be sure to familiarise yourself with them before fishing.
Eikredammen – Updated Rules
At Eikredammen, fishing is only allowed from the dam throughout the entire season.
New Fishing Maps and Protected Zones
New maps have been created for the 2025 season, showing:
Open and closed zones during different periods
Newly defined protected areas
Both new and previous versions of the maps are available on the Hemsedal River Owners’ Association website.
Joint Fishing Licence – One Card, Many Waters
With the joint fishing licence, you can fish in:
The rivers Hemsila, Grøndøla, Bulinåne, Mørkedøla, and Mørekvam
20 mountain lakes in Hemsedal
You can buy the fishing licence at:
Hemsedal Tourist Office
Hemsedal Sport
Anton Sport
Or online at inatur.no
2026 season licence:
Available only to permanent residents of Hemsedal
Sold in-store only – not available online
What's Included with the Licence
All licences come with an information brochure including:
Rules for fly and non-fly fishing
Zone maps
Prices
Information about fishing locations
Additional Fishing Waters
There are also several smaller lakes outside the joint licence area. For these, fishing permits are bought directly at the lake – usually from a box located nearby.
Stay Updated
For the latest maps, rules, and prices:
Visit the website of the Hemsedal River Owners’ Association(link may need to be adapted for local use).
Maps over fishing waters and rivers 2026
Contact
Fishing season 2026:
Starts on Friday May 29th at 08.00
