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Rena Fish Camp

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  • Guided trips

Rena Fish Camp sits on Norway's Rena River in Østerdalen, two hours north of Oslo, offering guided fly-fishing and wade trips for brown trout and grayling. The operation runs May through October with peak season June–August, targeting prolific mayfly, stonefly, and caddis hatches.

Why book

Accessible Norwegian trout camp on the prolific Rena River, two hours from Oslo, with consistent summer hatches and grayling.

Overview

Located 20 km north of Rena town on the Rena River in Innlandet county, this six-room lodge accommodates up to 28 guests in apartment-style accommodations with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. The Rena is a classic European trout river known for consistent hatches of baetis, stoneflies, caddis, and midges from May through early November, with peak fishing June through August when water temperatures and insect activity align. Guided trips include fly-fishing equipment, lunch, and

At a glance

Type
Fishing Lodge
Fishiness
4/5
Location
Rena, Innlandet, NO
Best for
Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Experienced

What you'll catch

Amenities & features

Amenities

  • Gear Rental
  • Kitchenette
  • Private Bathrooms

Fishing styles

  • Fly Fishing
  • Wade Fishing

Water types

  • Freshwater

Seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Themes

  • Independent
  • Riverside

Getting there

  • Road Access

Climate

  • Temperate

Lodging style

  • Lodge

What's included

Included

  • Lodging
  • Bathroom and mini kitchen in apartments
  • Toilet paper, soap, and cleaning supplies
  • Lunch on guided trips
  • Fly fishing equipment, gear (rod, reel, line, flies) for guided trips
  • Coffee in the fly shop

Not included

  • Flights
  • Fishing license
  • Alcohol
  • Gratuities
  • Sheets/bedding/towels (can be rented for kr100 per person)
  • Shuttle service for rentals (kr 350.-)

Rooms

Seasons

The Rena River offers a dynamic fly-fishing experience that shifts with the seasons, primarily focusing on its renowned trout and grayling populations. The season officially kicks off around May 1st, with early spring fishing presenting opportunities for both species as the water begins to warm. As summer approaches, from mid-June through mid-August, the fishing intensifies with prime conditions for large trout and grayling, coinciding with the peak of insect hatches. The late season, extending from mid-August to October 15th, continues to provide excellent opportunities, particularly as the water temperatures cool and insect activity remains strong, especially with the prolific mayfly hatches that draw anglers from around the globe. The river is known for its diverse aquatic insect life, with stoneflies, caddis, midges, and baetis also contributing to consistent hatches from May through early November, ensuring a rich and varied fishing experience throughout the operational months.

Open May – October

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Trip planning

Hours
In After 16:00 · Out By 13:00
Sleeps
Up to 28 guests
Rooms
6 rooms
Nearest airport
Oslo Airport (OSL)
Timezone
UTC+2
Languages
EnglishNorwegianDanish

Getting there

The lodge is a two-hour drive north of Oslo. Renting a car is recommended. Located on Deset in Østerdalen, 20 km north of Rena town on the FV 607.

Gear

Gear provided.

All fly fishing equipment, gear is included: rod, reel, line, flies, etc. Guests are welcome to bring their own gear.

Where you are

Nearby destinations

Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.

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