10km exclusive fishing right in river Åbjøra. Good mountain lake fishing in the area
Staying at Åbjørstua leaves you lot of options. Some enjoy hunting for big trout in the area close to the cabin, while others explore the remote areas of the magnificent Åbjøra valley. The cabin lies by the river Åbjøra and you get there by crossing lake Åbjørvatn by boat.
Several kilometres of slow, gin-clear water perfect for fly fishing. Good mayfly hatches and big, elusive trout makes river Åbjøra perfect for fly fishing. Possible to sight-fish if you can stalk carefully and not spook the shy fish. The area around “Reingardsmyra” is worth a visit. The pools up-/downstream the Kjerringdalselva tributary holds some really good fish.
In the Åbjøra river all trout above 30cm should be released. No bag limit for trout under 30cm. Sea trout and salmon of all sizes are only catch-and-release. River Åbjøra is a fly fishing river only, so no worm baits, lures, or wobblers in the river.
We recommend the lake as a fishing destination because it caters to all sorts of fishing methods. As a lake, is has deep parts on the eastern side, suitable for lure fishing, trolling, or wobbler fishing. The western part has shallow waters and we recommend that you spend some time with light equipment and spinners, worm baiting, or fly fishing along the reeds and small river inlets. You will find fish in all sizes, but expect to find large fish when trolling the deeper parts of the lake, and on the shallow western part during the darkest hours of the night. Salmon and Sea-trout are common on the later part of the season, but as catch-and-release only. Maximum size limit of harvested fish is 1 kg. All fish 1 kg and above is catch-and-release.
From Åbjørstua you can hike up to the Nilsfinndalen valley, and further up to the mountain lakes called Nilsfinntjønnin. In these lakes, you find both trout and arctic char of good quality. The nature of the Nilsfinndalen valley is in itself an magnificent experience.
As our guest at Åbjørstua you also have access to an extra cabin about 5km upstream from Åbjørstua. If you plan to explore the Kjerringdalen valley this is a good place to start your trip, or you can just rest here for a few hours on your way up the Åbjøra river. Right next to the cabin there’s a couple of pools where some really nice trouts have been caught.
Take the boat and head back across the lake Åbjørvatn to your car. From there it’s about 2-3km down to some of the best spots in river Åelva. Fishing licence for salmon/sea trout fishing in Åelva can be bought for NOK 200 a day.
Åelva = The river from the fjord up to Åbjørvatn
Åbjøra = The river from Åbjørvatn and further inland
Season: June 1 – September 14
Quotas:
* Sea trout/ salmon: Catch and release only.
* Trout: No quota, but all trout exceeding 30 cm must be released.
Allowed equipment:
In Åbjøra it is only permitted to fish with a fly where the fly line provides the casting weight. Hooks must be barbless or have the barb pinched down.
Other: When fishing in Åbjøra, you must bring a measuring tape and a knotless landing net.
Regulations: In Åbjøra, only fly fishing where the fly line constitutes casting weight is permitted.
Season: Åbjørvatn outside net-prohibited zones: Jan 1 – Dec 31
(Signs indicating these zones are posted at the inlet and outlet of the lake)
Quotas:
* Trout: No catch limit
* Sea trout and salmon are protected in Åbjørvatn, Åbjøra, and tributaries.
Regulations:
* Outside net-prohibited zones: Worms, spoons, spinners, flies, etc. are permitted.
* Within net-prohibited zones: Worm fishing is prohibited.
Quotas: No specific quotas, but we ask our guests to practice catch and release for all fish above 1 kg.
Regulations: It is allowed to fish with spoon, spinner, angler worm. Otter board and fishing nets are not allowed unless you have asked and been given specific permission from us
The Åbjøra water system is a world of splendid and pure nature, with a rich animal life and a varied vegetation. Books have been written about Åbjøra and the people living there in former days. In the central part of this area lie Åbjørstua and Gamlestua.
Åbjørstua lies on the home fields of the farm Åbjørgården. The farm was abandoned in the mid 1950s. Today only the cabin Åbjørstua and the old farm house Gamlestua remain. Close to the cabins lie the foundations of a house from the Iron age. There are also several grave-mounds, casting shadows from the life in ancient times.
Today, this is a secluded valley far from any neighbour, surrounded by pristine wilderness that is now in the process of becomming a 70 km2, protected nature reseve. Getting here is easy. Park the car, use a boat with outboard to cross the lake and walk 300 meters to the cabin on a dirt road.
The main cabin is about 100 m2 including drying room, hallway, washing room, four bedrooms, living room and kitchen, cellar under the cabin, shed for wood, outhouse.Totally bunks for 8 people and 4 extra matresses in the main cabin. An addtional house in the old main house on about 40 m2 with beds for up to 6 people. Moelven barrack with 3 beds about 5 km from Åbjørstua.
Good standard, kitchen table with room for up to 12 persons, sofa, coffee table and chairs. There are down quilts and pillows for 8 persons in the cabin.
Plenty of utensils, pots and pans for 12 persons.
Running hot and cold water due to a pump system and a gas heater, propane fridge with a small freezer, gas stove with an oven, extra gas burner (totally 8 jets) and shower in the main cabin. Parafine lamps. Solar panel and a battery bank for lighting mainly in the kitchen and other LED lights. Propane burner in the old main house.
15” aluminium boat with a 5 Hp motor. Extra boat can be arranged.
6 life jackets 70-90 kg lie in the boat-house at the parking place. Other sizes have to be agreed on beforehand.
By the inner part of Åbjørvatn, about 1 km upstream to boat place. From there about 300 metres up to the cabin.
By car to Åbjørvatn and about 5 km by boat up Åbjørvatn and the river.
M711- series: nr. 1824 I og IV og 1825 III. A little on 1825 II.
Cabin: N 65o 00,974´- E 12o 44,258´
Boat place by the cabin: N 65o 00,897´ – E 12o 43,822´
Barrack on Reingardsmyra: N 65o 01,669´ – E 12o 49,021
Arrival: The guests are received by our employee, and information about the place and the possibilities in the area will be given. According to agreement, the guests can be accompanied to the cabin.
The guests have to bring their own bed linen unless otherwise agreed. There is plenty of toilet paper, candles, and other supplies in the cabin.
Fishing- and hunting guide, cooking services and hiking guides can be organized.
To Rørvik airport: 110 km.
Brønnøysund airport: 130 km.
There is no net coverage in the cabin.
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Applies per week (Friday–Friday). The price is valid for 3 people. Additional charge for guests beyond 3.
Equivalent to a daily price per person from 500.
Equivalent to a daily price per person from 610,-
Equivalent to a daily price per person from 500..
Cabin, fishing rights, three boats on Urvoldvatnet (five boats when renting the entire watercourse), firewood, propane, etc.
The price applies for up to 3 people; for more than 3 people there is an additional charge of NOK 2800 (June) and NOK 3500 (the rest of the season) per person.
Important information (general/shared)
We recommend familiarizing yourself with the area and what it offers before your arrival
Being well prepared will make your stay far more enjoyable. Our properties are located in the heart of Norway, and even though the calendar may say summer, it can still get cold in the mountains. Be sure to pack warm clothes and sturdy footwear for your comfort.
If you plan to spend time in the mountains, it’s wise to bring a GPS, map, first aid kit, emergency blanket, or similar equipment. Please note that mobile coverage is limited or unavailable in many mountain areas.
Bring your own bed linen and towels unless otherwise agreed.
If the cabin does not have duvets and pillows, please bring a sleeping bag, pillowcase, and fitted sheet.
A few days before your arrival, you will receive a text message with driving directions and other useful information about the cabin.
Lures and Spinners:
We recommend classic lures such as Sølvkroken Spesial or Aura Flake, Salamander in copper or red, Panther Martin spinners, or spoon lures like Jensen Pirk in black/silver and Stingsilda in red/black or gold/black. Lures in the 6–12 gram range work well in most situations.
Wobblers such as Rapala Team Esko or Jointed Countdown in color FRHF are proven trout favorites. Wobblers like Bomber and Prey Target also cast and fish extremely well.
From experience, how you fish is just as important as what you fish with. Retrieve irregularly, with short pauses of 1–3 seconds — this often makes the difference between a bite and none at all.
Cover as much water as possible. Start casting to one side and gradually “fish” the entire area in front of you in a fan pattern until you’ve covered everything within reach. If trout are present and feeding, they often strike immediately — so move to a new spot rather than staying too long in one place.
Flyfishing:
You don’t need a large selection of flies — just a few patterns go a long way. When mayflies are hatching, a parachute dry fly in the right size usually does the job. If midges are on the menu, a Griffith’s Gnat or a small black parachute fly works well. Rakkelhane, Streaking Caddis, and Klinkhammer are excellent caddisfly imitations.
The Streaking Caddis is famous for bringing trout to the surface even when there’s no visible rise. Fish it so that it skates or drags across the surface — this often triggers aggressive strikes. It also works perfectly with a float for spin fishermen.
When the water is rougher or there’s no surface activity, fish below the surface. Flies such as Woolly Bugger and Hare’s Ear Nymph have been trusted choices among fly fishers for decades.
For sea trout and salmon fishing—especially in running water—it’s smart to fish through the area and then take a break. It’s often pointless to keep fishing the same spot continuously if the fish aren’t biting. If you get a strike on your fly or lure on one of the first casts without hooking the fish, and the lure is completely ignored on the next few casts—change your fly or lure and try again. In the Urvold and Eide watersheds, experience shows that brown nylon works better than clear. In the Urvold River there are many sharp rocks, so be cautious using Fireline without a nylon leader. In many places you can manage without waders, but if you have room in your luggage, bring them!
Spinners and lures: For lure fishing, the Buck Spesial 12–18 g gold-silver with Buck’s distinctive red-silver backside is very effective. Fish it with irregular movements. Experiment! A Salmo wobbler can be weighted with three or four split shot so it can be fished with up-and-down motion. When fishing from a boat, varying your speed is crucial. Wikke and Prey casting wobblers are excellent for salmon and sea trout. Møresild and Tasmanian Devil, preferably in green and copper, also work well. In Urvoldvatnet, small silver-colored spoons often produce good results.
Fly fishing: It’s hard to give advice that works in every situation, but try flies such as Heggeli, Sunray Shadow, Green Highlander, and Zonkers in either muted or bright colors.
You can also use tube flies. Our experience is that the combination of green and red works well. If the water is low and the fish are shy, it’s often wise to try small dry flies. Remember a long leader!
Norgeskart with property boundaries gives you the best map. They also have an app that works offline.
Google Earth with property boundaries, trails, cabins, descriptions of fishing lakes and more. The same map is available in Google Maps (you have to toggle layers on and off to see trails, etc.).
Avenza maps: Offline maps with terrain boundaries, but lower resolution than Norgeskart (N50 with 20-meter contour lines).
1: Install the app. 2: Download this map. 3: Scan this QR code to get terrain boundaries etc.
The description below is general information about the use of boats and motors and is not relevant for all cabins.
Boats in the mountains are usually made of aluminum and must be flipped over and secured after use unless something else has been agreed upon. Bring a life jacket, and make sure that thwarts and other parts don’t break.
On the larger lakes, Pioner 14 boats with 9.8 hp motors are primarily used.
Outboard motors: 90% of all problems with outboard motors are caused by water in the fuel. Do not pour gasoline through a wet funnel.
When the engine has started: Make sure the motor has a cooling water stream.
Problems? Then it is most likely water in the gasoline. Check whether the red float in the filter is at the bottom. Drain the filter and see whether water or gasoline comes out.
THIS PAGE MUST BE READ BY ALL PARTICIPANTS
Even though most of our guests are used to traveling in the mountains, it is important to think through safety during your stay at Plahtes Eiendommer. We ask that all participants in the group read this page about safety.
The cabin
Take fire safety seriously: Test the smoke detectors and familiarize yourselves with the location of the fire extinguisher. Be careful with candles and paraffin lamps. Make sure there is enough distance above the flame/lamp, and physically check whether the nearest flammable material is getting too warm. Do not turn down the wick to extinguish a paraffin lamp. Blow it out! Keep the wood stove door closed. Sparks can jump far out of the stove and set the cabin on fire. Blow out candles when you leave the room.
Propane: Test whether the system is leak-free when you arrive. Turn off everything in the cabin that uses propane, including the refrigerator. Press down and hold the red button. There should be no bubbling in the glass. When leaving the cabin at the end of your stay, the refrigerator doors must be left open and the valve lever on the propane bottle must be turned over (unless something else has been agreed).
Boats:
When using boats, always make sure there are oars in the boat, and that they are in usable condition. Also check the oarlocks. Make sure you bring enough gasoline in the boat. Always use a life jacket and the kill switch. Respect bad weather, and think about how the boat is loaded. In strong winds, proper weight distribution is important. If the boat is too heavily loaded in the stern, strong wind can grab the bow and capsize the boat.
Travel in nature:
Disclaimer
The landlord disclaims all responsibility for any injuries or damages the tenant or their companions or property may suffer during their stay on the premises and accommodation, etc. The same applies to the use of the landlord’s roads, boats, equipment, and so on. All travel and use of items/equipment is at your own risk.
Cleaning
We do not have the possibility to check all cabins between each visit. For it to be pleasant for everyone to arrive, we depend on all guests cleaning the cabin after themselves (unless something else has been agreed).
We therefore ask you to leave the cabin in a condition that makes it nice for the next guest. If the cabin happened to be dirty when you arrived: Do not use this as a standard for how it should be.
On departure, this cleaning checklist must be filled out and given to our representative/left at the agreed location.
Paper and similar waste can be burned in the stove inside the cabin or in the incinerator outside the cabin. Do NOT throw food waste or glass/metal into the incinerator. There should be no garbage or food items left behind when you leave the cabin.
Catch report and guest book
We are legally required to report all catches of sea trout and salmon to the authorities. This is done digitally. We will send out more detailed information by SMS/email a few days before arrival.
For hunters, similar information will be sent out explaining how catches must be reported.
We greatly appreciate all our guests writing in the cabin guest book. If something has broken, or you have suggestions for improvements, it’s best if you contact us directly so we can be sure we register it.
Important information about Åbjørstua
Unless otherwise agreed: Come to our office at Sørfjordveien 10, 7980 Terråk. Once you have received the key, you can continue driving to Åbjørvatnet.
Take the boat across the lake and up the river to reach the cabin. There are some shallow spots, so we strongly recommend opening this map in the Google Maps app. If you download it offline, you will have detailed maps for the boat trip and several mountain trails available during your stay. Google’s base map is quite poor, so we also recommend downloading offline maps from Norgeskart. The app is the best option.
Be VERY careful as you approach the river mouth and in the first bend. It is shallow and easy to damage the propeller. Dock about 300 meters after the second bend and use the cart to help carry your luggage up to the cabin.
Distances: Rørvik Airport: 110 km, Brønnøysund Airport: 130 km, Værnes Airport: 300 km. The nearest grocery store is in Terråk, about 30 km from the parking area.
Included in the price: Boat, gasoline, propane, firewood, soap, toilet paper, and other consumable items
Not included in the price: Bed linens, cleaning upon departure
Norgeskart gives you good maps and aerial photos. It is possible to download the Norgeskart app so you have offline maps during your stay.
If you open Google Earth with this link, you’ll get a map with a lot of information, including mountain trails. Use the mouse together with the CTRL or ALT key to navigate the map. Select “your cabin” in the content menu to get a 3D view of the area.
This section is for the technically interested, or in case you should unexpectedly experience technical problems during your stay.
There is no mobile coverage at the cabin, but there is coverage in certain places up in the mountains.
Telenor coverage: about a 10-minute drive from the parking area.
Netcom coverage: about a 30-minute drive from the parking area.
Power system:
1400W solar panel with a 9 kWh lithium battery and a 230V inverter. Honda EU70 generator that starts automatically when needed. Electricity is used to run the water system, lights, and refrigerator. If you experience problems:
Check whether the circuit breakers or the battery have been turned off
Check whether the battery has power. The blue inverter should show a green light
If you are without power: Fill gasoline in the generator in the woodshed and start it manually. Let it run for about 6 hours.
Water system:
The entire system is automatic and consists of a 230V pressure pump down by the river and a propane water heater that heats the water when hot water is drawn.
If you experience problems:
Propane:
Propane is used for heating water as well as for cooking.
By the propane bottles there is a bottle selector.
Changing propane bottles:
Turn off the gas using the switch on the valve. Loosen the valve by lifting the black ring. Mount the new bottle by squeezing the black ring upward, pressing the regulator down onto the new bottle, and then pressing the black ring down to lock it. When the bottle is correctly mounted, it should be possible to lift the bottle by the regulator. Extra gas bottles are stored in the outbuilding. Bring empty gas bottles back across Åbjørvatnet and place them in the boathouse by the car.
