Grønnvollen is in a peaceful location on the west bank of the Rena river.

Within casting distance, fighting-fit grayling, trout and whitefish lie in wait in the Grønnvollen stretch, ready to be caught. The Rena river is well known for extremely intense hatches, and when millions of insects entice the big fish to rise, you should be part of the action.

In addition to fishing in Rena river, about 300 metres above sea level, you can also enjoy the sport in the Glomma, Søre Osa, Julussa and Åsta rivers.

Recently renovated crofter’s cottage 100 metres from the Rena river.

Two bedrooms each with three beds .Living room with kitchenette.
Extra sleeping accommodation for three in the living room.
Bathroom, shower and fully equipped kitchen. Electricity.

Everything on one floor.

An annex with beds for three persons can also be rented.

The annex is a one-room wooden building with a wood-stove.
In all, Grønnvollen has sleeping accommodations for twelve people.

Prices

Accommodation

Hire of house with nine beds:
 

Supplement for annex with three beds:

Fishing permit prices for adjacent waters:

Valid for the rivers Glomma, Søndre Rena, Søre Osa, Julussa and Åsta. One permit covers all the abovementioned waters.

Vacancies:

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Transportation from Oslo Gardermoen Airport is easy, as regularly buses and smaller bus-shuttles, are making this route every day.
The best air-fare is obtainable through Norwegian Air Shuttle!

Description of the water course

The river near Grønnvollen can be waded in places, but there are several places where fishing is only possible from the bank.

The stretch by Grønnvollen varies in depth from 1 to 3 metres and the current is comparatively gentle under normal flow conditions. The river bed consists of alternating stones and gravel and the bank vegetation is dense in places. Rena river is fairly slow-flowing but in places it is broken by water falls, currents and eddies.

Most parts of the river are easily accessible from county roads and forestry roads, although the majority of forestry roads are private and must not be used by anglers. This applies particularly to roads with gates. Do not drive on roads where the gate is open as you risk being locked in. In some areas, agricultural land is a barrier to access to the river, since walking is prohibited on cultivated fields in the summer. However, this applies only to a very small extent.

Fish Species: Trout, grayling, whitefish, brook trout, char, rainbow trout, pike, burbot, minnows, roach, bream, perch, ruffe, bullhead and lamprey.

Advice and Hints

Immediately before and following the May floods, you can enjoy good bait and lure fishing (especially with wobblers).At this time the trout lie close to the bank, so avoid spoiling the fishing by wading.

During the flood the river is often coloured and unclear and carries everything from twigs to whole trees, making fishing difficult. Floating wobblers are often effective at this time of year and streamer fishing with sinking line at various depths can also be productive.After the flood has gone down, holes are often created in which the fish gather, increasing the angler’s chances of finding large fish.

From mid-May there are possibilities of catching the season’s first fish on fly tackle.At this time, midge hatches result in rising fish and nymph fishing can also be effective. For the trout enthusiasts, streamers in holes and the edges of currents are the thing.

June, and particularly the last half of the month, is the season’s best fly fishing period.

The best fishing in this period is usually to be had in the evening and at night, though early morning can also offer excellent fishing.

The beginning of July offers similar fishing to the end of June, but the hatches are often a little less intense and rising fish are fewer with the reduced insect life.The water temperature is another factor which can cause the fish to be less willing to rise.The pattern of fishing during the day and night is as in June.In the beginning of August, the fishing is usually similar to that in July, but by the end of the month the hatches often intensify, and rich hatches of caddis break the surface.

September is an important month for those who want to experience fishing for big autumn grayling.Some insect species have a second generation of hatching at this time of year and warm days with glorious sunshine can provide memorable fly fishing.On sunny days, dry flies, caddis/muddlers and nymphs are productive, while in cooler, windy weather, nymphs are probably the best alternative. At this time of year the best fishing is from the middle of the day, until darkness sets in.Even if the fish are not rising, there is a good possibility of enticing grayling to take a dry fly.

October is probably the last month in which effective dry fly fishing can be enjoyed.At his late season the temperature is an important factor, and sunny days will provide the best dry fly fishing.Various forms of spinning can also be productive this late in the season.

Fishing Localities

The heads of waterfalls, holes (which often contain the largest fish), edges of currents, eddies and channels in the main river are often good fishing spots.Places which provide concealment and food are usually where the fish will gather.Fish often congregate close to large stones which provide hiding and resting places.

In addition to the hiding places and shelter which the river itself presents, bank-side vegetation such as bushes and overhanging trees often has the same function.Overhanging terrestrial vegetation also provides a habitat for teeming insect life and small fish.

Entomology

Early in the season (from March to May) provides rich hatches of midges (chironomids), and imitations of these and stonefly imitations will probably also be a good choice of fly in the early season.Even though more interesting insect species will present themselves later in the season, stoneflies will continue to play an important role in the diet of the fish.

Mayflies (ephemerids) are an important food supply for fish.In the Rena and Glommarivers, good fly fishing with ephemerid imitations can be experienced as early as the end of May, but it is in mid-June that the ephemerid hatches really explode.

Ephemerid hatches can actually be experienced as late as October.

Caddis arrive in large numbers in mid-June and in the autumn season caddis become increasingly important as a food supply for the fish.

Fly Selection Examples

Dry Flies: Klinkhamer, Olive Buzzer, Brown/yellow spinner, Griffith’s Gnat, Glomma Special, black/brown Rackelhane, “no hackle” flies in pale olive, yellow and rust, Red Tag, caddis/muddler, Palmer type mosquitoes and ants in various colours and sizes.

Nymphs: Yellow headed Hare’s Ear nymph, imitation caddis larvae, Montana.

Streamers: Woolly Bugger in various colours (black is effective), Spectra in various colour combinations.

Fishing Permit

The fishing permit is personal and must always be carried while fishing.Only one rod per permit and one permit per person is permitted.

The catch/fishing creel and fishing permit must be shown when requested by a fishery inspector.Failure to do so may lead to expulsion of the angler.Breach of the fishing regulations may lead to prosecution, confiscation of tackle and a fine of NOK 1,000.

Fishing Tackle

The following combinations of hooks are permitted:a) one treble hook b) one double hook and one single hook c) up to three single hooks.

Only barbless hooks (or hooks whose barb has been pinched flat) are permitted.

There is no limitation on hooks for pike fishing.

The following are not permitted:Standing lines, line fishing, otter boards, net fishing or live-bait fishing.

Catch and Release Fishing

It is forbidden to kill fish over 43 centimetres in length.

Each angler may kill one fish of 30-38 centimetresper day and one grayling of 38-43 centimetres during the stay. It is forbidden to kill a fish of 30-38 centimetresand a fish of 38-43 centimetresduring a 24 hour period.

Fish under 30 centimetres can be killed without restriction (no minimum size).

Bleeding fish must be killed. If necessary, use a suitable hook extractor for fish which are to be returned to the water.

It is important to wet your hands before handling a fish. No restrictions on killing pike. Moving fish to another waterway system is not permitted.

Remember!

We appreciate the use of a knotless landing net. Wade with care so as not to damage the vegetation which provides both food and protection to the fish. Dry all fishing tackle, boots and waders before moving to other waters, to avoid spreading living organisms and disease.