A ­fishing ­adventure ­at ­the ­Galten ­farm

Northwest in Hedmark County lies the Galten Farm, which is the ideal starting point for fishing for trout, grayling, and whitefish. And starting now through the rest of the summer is the […]

Northwest in Hedmark County lies the Galten Farm, which is the ideal starting point for fishing for trout, grayling, and whitefish. And starting now through the rest of the summer is the absolute best time of year to be here.

 

Words by Andre Brun

The Galten Farm has hosted anglers and travelers alike since the end of the 1800’s, and here you will find a good combination of both Norwegian and international fly fishermen. The farm is run by Gjertrud and Per Roar and offers everything from single rooms to small cabins to an entire house for rent. Located on the banks of Lake Galtsjøen, you are also able to rent a boat or walk the banks to reach the legendary fishing spots Galthue and Galtstrømmen. This is also the perfect starting point for a whole list of great fishing spots only a short distance away.

 

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The main house at the Galten Farm has rooms for rent, and on the back side you will find a newly built restaurant. Lake Galtsjøen is only a short walk away.

 

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It is only a short drive to the river Engeråa, which winds slowly through the beautiful landscape. This river is known for hatches of Ephemera Danica, which is the largest species of mayfly found in Norway.

 

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In Engeråa you will find both trout and grayling, and they are very willing to rise to both midge and mayflies.

 

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Elisabeth has hooked into a fish that rose to a big Poly chenille danica pattern.

 

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Engeråa flows slowly, and is an ideal river for spotting and casting to steadily rising fish. It is wise to use a long thin tippet when fishing a river as slow flowing as Engeråa. Put your fly a good distance upstream from the fish and let it dead drift over the lie.

 

Photo: Elisabeth Eriksen

A cautiously rising grayling was served a #18 mayfly nymph right under the surface, and took on the first cast.

 

Photo: Elisabeth Eriksen

A nice feisty grayling. Using barbless hooks and knotless nets ensure that releasing fish is nice and easy.

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They best way to fish here is slowly, taking time to soak in the scenery and spot rising fish.

 

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Isterfossen lies right above the Galten Farm, and is an ideal tailout outlet of the lake Isteren. Here you will find trout and grayling spread throughout the entire width of the river.

 

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Just below the Galten Farm you will find Galthue, which is the beginning of an extremely nice stretch of river. It is easy to get to, and only a couple of minutes away via boat.

 

Photo: Henning F. Watterud.

Elisabeth has caught a nice thick grayling in very good condition.

 

Photo: André Brun