Nausta
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| Origin | Inste Langevatnet |
| Mouth | Naustdal, Førdefjorden |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Length | 36 km |
| Source elevation | 1,390 m |
| Mouth elevation | 0 m |
| Basin area | 277 km² |
Nausta is a river in Sogn og Fjordane county in Norway. It runs through Naustdal, and is a small and medium sized salmon river. From the old bridge across the waterfall Naustdalsfossen you can watch salmon conquer the waterfall in powerful leaps — unless they are caught by rivaling anglers on the banks of the plunging pool. Hooking the fish is difficult — landing it a work of art. The local landowners will show you the best fishing places. Fishing permits may be purchased at the local petrol station or from the landowners. Nausta was in 2005 ranked best in Sogn og Fjordane and number 19 nationally with a total catch of 4,698 kg.
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[edit] Salmon and sea trout fishing
The Nausta river is one of the best rivers for salmon in the county of Sogn og Fjordane. Salmon travel 12 kilometers upstream from the river mouth. The stretch from the fjord to the Hovefoss waterfall is also good for sea trout fishing. The small Redal water system contains small salmon, sea trout, trout and char. Small salmon and sea trout are best caught during floods.
[edit] Fishing season
Salmon and sea trout: 01.06 - 31.08. Please note that the landowners have set a 5 salmon a day limit.
[edit] Catch statistics
| Year | Salmon (kg) | Sea Trout (kg) |
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| 2006 | 2 902 | 240 |
| 2005 | 4 698 | 621 |
| 2004 | 2 859 | 277 |
| 2003 | 3 120 | 526 |
| 2002 | 2 910 | 189 |
The record for largest fish in Nausta was set in 1946, when a salmon of 23,6 kg was caught.
