Åbjørstua
7km exclusive fishing right in river Åbjøra. Good mountain lake fishing in the area
Åbjørstua summery
- Exclusive fishing licence in the Åbjøra river
- Comfortable cabin with 8 beds
- The Åbjøra valley – A world of splendid and pure nature
7km 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.
Regulations: In Åbjøra, only fly fishing where the fly line constitutes casting weight is permitted.
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.
Equals less than NOK 350 per person per day if you are 6 guests.
Equals less than NOK 450 per person per day if you are 6 guests.
Equals less than NOK 350 per person per day if you are 6 guests.
Cabin, fishing rights, a boat with outboard engine, fuel, firewood, propane etc.
Price is valid for up to 6 persons. For more than 6 persons, there is an extra cost of NOK 1500/person/week.
Fishing license for salmon/sea trout fishing in the river Åelva can be arranged for NOK 300 a day.