Nausta
| Nausta | |
|---|---|
 View of the river | |
| Origin | Inste Langevatnet |
| Mouth | Naustdal, Førdefjorden |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Length | 36 kilometres (22 mi) |
| Source elevation | 1,390 metres (4,560 ft) |
| Mouth elevation | 0 metres (0 ft) |
| Basin area | 227 square kilometres (88 sq mi) |
Nausta is a river in Naustdal Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It runs through the Naustdal valley to the southwest before emptying into the Førdefjorden at the village of Naustdal. The 36-kilometre (22 mi) long river drains a watershed area of about 276 square kilometres (107 sq mi). The river begins at the lake Inste Langevatnet, which sits high up in the mountains at an elevation of 1,390 metres (4,560 ft) above sea level.[1]
Salmon and sea trout fishing
It is a small and medium sized salmon river. From the old bridge across the Naustdalsfossen waterfall 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.
Fishing permits may be purchased at the local petrol station or from the landowners. In 2005, the river Nausta was ranked as the best in Sogn og Fjordane county and number 19th nationally with a total catch of 4,698 kilograms (10,357 lb). The local landowners will show you the best fishing places.
Salmon travel 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) 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.
Fishing season
Salmon and sea trout season runs from 1 June until 31 August each year. The landowners have set a limit of catching one salmon under 2.5 kilograms (5.5 lb) per day.
Catch statistics
| Year | Salmon (kg) | Sea Trout (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,902 | 240 |
| 2005 | 4,698 | 621 |
| 2004 | 2,859 | 277 |
| 2003 | 3,120 | 526 |
| 2002 | 2,910 | 189 |
The record for the largest fish caught in the river Nausta was set in 1946, when a salmon of 23.6 kilograms (52 lb) was caught.
References
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Nausta" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-11-15.
External links
Coordinates: 61°30′25″N 5°43′06″E / 61.50694°N 5.71833°E