Fly Fishing
For sensational Fly Fishing few areas can beat the area surrounding Koppang Camping. Uniquely positioned on the banks of the Glomma River Koppang Camping offers an ideal base for the experience of a lifetime. The Glomma River, also known as Glåma River, takes its rise from Aursund in the province of Sør Trondelag and flows down through province of Hedmark, Akershus and Øsfold. It discharges in the Oslofjord nearby the town of Fredrikstad. The river covers a total length of about 604 kilometres, which makes it Norway’s longest river.
Fishing license
If you want to fish in the Glomma River you are obliged to buy the Stor-Elvdal fishing license. With this license you are allowed to fish in the area between Atna in the north (where highway 3 crosses the river) and the border between Stor-Elvdal Community and Åmot Community. This covers nearly 80 kilometers of perfect Glomma fishing waters. Some minor sections of the river are not covered by the license. These sections should be marked and provide their own fishing license. The license that covers most of the Glomma is available at the reception.
In addition you are allowed to fish in most of the lakes in the close surroundings. Why not try these mountain lakes which support their own species of fish? A great alternative to days when the water level in the river is too high or simply if you would like to try a new experience.
The contents of the license can be found on the 'Fishing License' page.
Fish species in the Glomma
The river is legendary to fishermen because its wealth of fish species. In addition to Trout and Grayling you will find perfect conditions for Perch, Pike,Roach, Common Whitefish and Burbot. During the season fisherman regularly catch 50 cm Graylings; Trout weighing up to 4 Kilos and Pike up to 12 Kilos are not uncommon.
Learn more about the fish species in the Glomma.