Fishing - Give your dream a chance!
One of the perhaps most talked about lakes around Geilo is Skjerja. This lake is located in the east of Hardangervidda and some would still claim that the lake is one of the country's best trout lakes. If you want to try your luck at fishing, Skjerja is approx. 4.6 km and 1 hour's walk from Tuva Turisthytte. The path in is well signposted and it is manageable for all age groups.
Much of the reason for Skjerja's popularity is the size and quality of the fish. Here, as in many other waters on the Hardangervidda, the trout enjoy shield crayfish, marflo and a rich insect life. The crustaceans in particular are loved by the Trout and they help to give the well-known red color to the meat. Skjerja can be generous and every year fish weighing over 3 kilos are caught, and with an average weight of just under a kilo, the water has attracted fishermen from all over the world. Skjerja is a relatively large mountain lake with bays, islets and reefs that give the water character and not least challenging fishing.
The big trout have not come all by themselves. Skjerja has been cultivated and cared for by Geilo - Hunter & Fishing Association for many years. Their work has brought life back to the water and not least ensured that the blacklisted minnows have not been able to establish themselves further. Skjerja is a treasure chest and if you find the key, you can make your dream of the big gold-glistening mountain trout come true.