Brufoss Fishing, Numedal River

Great water at Brufoss

The Fishing
Brufoss Fishing provides 12 kilometres (8 miles) double bank fishing and is regarded as the best beat on the Numedal River for classic fly fishing.  Also available  is a good number of more typical and suitable spinning pools.  On average, the Brufoss Fishing accounts for around 15% of the river’s total catches.   A restricted number of rods are accommodated to fish different zones, fly and spinning. A good rota system is in place to allow all anglers to experience different settings enabling them to try out different fly and spinning zones.  

The Brufoss Fishing, some 60 kilometres (35 miles) above the river mouth, normally see the first salmon of the season around mid-summer (23/24 June) with the best fishing usually from mid-July onwards.  The season ends on 31 August.  The total annual catches of the Brufoss Fishing is in the range of 340 to 430 salmon per season since 2005 and with an average weight close to 5.0 kilos. (12.0 lbs.).

Nice water in the fly only zone

The Brufoss Fishing’s stretch is blessed with some outstanding fly-fishing water, combined with good holding pools where spinning is a more appropriate method.  Arne, the fisheries manager, is more than happy to point out a selection of ‘hot-spots’ to any new visitor and also to remind previous ones about changes to the river conditions.

During the latter part of the season there are good opportunities for sea trout fishing. In addition you can fish for brown trout in the upper parts of the river and local lakes.
 
The changeover will normally take place on a Sunday. 

Brufoss Shop and Cafe

Accommodation(s)

Brufoss Fishing has a long tradition in accommodating salmon fishing guests from near and far away and has a number of different lodgings to satisfy any guest’s different needs and ‘pocket’.  These lodgings can be combined with self-catering or half-board arrangements and include bedrooms, bathroom, lounge and kitchenette/eating space, TV and Broadband facilities. With its unique setting, close to the river, it’s the perfect place for any fishing party to relax and enjoy a fishing break and each other's company. 

How to get there

By air
Brufoss Fishing is within easy access from most airports in Europe, flying to Oslo Airport Gardermoen or by some low-cost airline to Sandefjord Torp Airport and/or Rygge Airport. For UK travellers, direct flights with Ryanair to Sandefjord Torp or Rygge airports.  Brufoss Fishing is approx. 2 hours’ drive from Oslo Airport Gardermoen; 2 hours’ drive from Rygge airport and 1 hour’s drive from Torp Airport. Flight times from most European airports are normally around 1.5 to 3 hours to the named Airports.

Although pick-up can be arranged from any of the mentioned airports, a hire car is recommended as this gives higher level of freedom to explore some of the local attractions of this part of Norway as the Numedal valley in historic terms is steeped in Middle Age tradition and folklore and parts of it has also played a significant role in Norway’s mining and industrial development.

By car
Brufoss Fishing is very well positioned for fishermen from mainland Europe, allowing car travel combined with ferries across the Skagerrak from the Danish port of Hirtshals to Larvik, Norway. The crossing between hirtshals to Larvik takes less than 4 hours with high speed Color Line ferries.  From the Larvik ferry terminal to Brufoss it is a 45 minutes’ easy drive.

Prices
The prices quoted for Brufoss Fishing are for a good standard package which includes one week fishing and half board accommodation, light guiding per day by experienced and dedicated guides, mandatory Government licence, disinfections of equipment.

Flights from EU/UK airports to any of Oslo’s  airports are not included.  Neither is alcoholic beverage, mineral water and tea/coffee. 

A deposit of 1/3 to be paid per person at time of booking.  Remaining amount to be paid not later than 2 months before fishing starts.

Confirmation of booking will be sent when full payment has been received.  Final invoice, including practical information, terms and conditions will be sent when deposit has been received.  Final payment to take place not later than 3 months before fishing starts.

For more information, availability and prices, please contact:

Harald Oyen,
harald.oyen@fishnorway.co

Tel 0044 (0)1257 46 4805

Mob: 0044 (0)7429 48 7659