The All anglers that are visiting Espedalselva for the season 2020 has to buy the Espedalscard before you start fishing.
Read more, and Buy the Espedalscard here.

Info regards the Corona-virus:
Due to the Corona virus, there is some uncertainty about how it will influence this year's salmon season.
In general, we follow the advices given from government.
We will start the fishing licence sale as planned, and let the fishermen decide to buy a card or not. Or wait until more clarified situation.
The boards will clarify that all cards purchased are at your own risk, and that the current rules that cards are personal and cannot be transferred or refunded still apply!
Note: If you are coming to Norway from another country, special quarantine rules may apply.

About the river:
Espedalselva is an amazing salmon river located in Ryfylke in Rogaland county. This is a popular river, especially amongst anglers.

You will find Espedalselva in Forsand municipality and the river ends in Høgsfjorden by Helle. The watercourse contains of two river branches Vindøla and Røssdalen/Indredalen by Lona in upper-Espedalen.

Espedalsvatnet is the largest lake within the watercourse today with 1,7 km2. In the beginning of Espedalsvatnet the water is calm in certain parts followed by faster areas with fishing ponds between.

The river offers most types of fishing. This includes: Fly fishing, field fishing, fishing with lures, spinning and wobbling.

Essentially, all the fishing take place in the very beginning of Espedalsvatnet and down towards the ocean(høgsfjord), on both sides. Also, some fishing happens in Espedalsvatnet as well.

The watercourse is regulated, and the average flow of water is approximately 12m3/s.

The beats that offer a fishing license essentially covers the whole river area from Espedalsvatnet and down to the ocean.

Because of the limited amount of fishing rods available in the river, you are guaranteed a great fishing experience!

Location:
The river is located up the valley in Espedalen along the FV491 road in Forsand municipality. Mostly available with a short distance from nearby places.

Forsand municipality is also known for famous tourist attractions like Prekestolen and Kjerag.

You can get to Forsand with a ferry from Sandnes municipality (Lauvvik-Oanes) or from Jørpeland-Tay-Hjelmeland via the RV13 road. Drive over the Lysefjord bridge and follow FV 491 upwards.

About the fishing:
The river contains of salmon and sea trout. The sea trout is protected year through.

You are allowed to fish from Thursday to Sunday, 1th of June to 31st of August. (Protected Monday-Wednesday)

Your personal quota is two salmon per person

You are required to disinfect all equiment before fishing.

Remember to always report the catch and take samples.

More information about the river and additional rules can be found at www.espedalselva.no.

The landlord has the right to fish at any given time.

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