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Nausta 
Origin Inste Langevatnet Mouth Naustdal, Førdefjorden Basin countries Norway Length 36 km Source elevation 1,390 m Mouth elevation 0 m Basin area 277 km² 
Nausta is a river in Sogn og Fjordane county in Norway. It runs through Naustdal, and is a small and medium sized salmon river. From the old bridge across the waterfall Naustdalsfossen you can watch salmon conquer the waterfall in powerful leaps — unless they are caught by rivaling anglers on the banks of the plunging pool. Hooking the fish is difficult — landing it a work of art. The local landowners will show you the best fishing places. Fishing permits may be purchased at the local petrol station or from the landowners. Nausta was in 2005 ranked best in Sogn og Fjordane and number 19 nationally with a total catch of 4,698 kg.
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Salmon and sea trout fishing
The Nausta river is one of the best rivers for salmon in the county of Sogn og Fjordane. Salmon travel 12 kilometers upstream from the river mouth. The stretch from the fjord to the Hovefoss waterfall is also good for sea trout fishing. The small Redal water system contains small salmon, sea trout, trout and char. Small salmon and sea trout are best caught during floods.
Fishing season
Salmon and sea trout: 01.06 - 31.08. Please note that the landowners have set a 1 salmon under 2,5 kg a day limit.
Catch statistics
Year Salmon (kg) Sea Trout (kg) 2006 2 902 240 2005 4 698 621 2004 2 859 277 2003 3 120 526 2002 2 910 189 The record for largest fish in Nausta was set in 1946, when a salmon of 23,6 kg was caught.
External links
Categories:- Rivers of Sogn og Fjordane
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