Rena Fish Camp
- 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
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
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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