The Stjørdal River

- with its tributaries Forra and Sona, is regarded as among the best fly-fishing rivers in Norway. It offers a total of 85 kilometres of high quality fishing and bears many similarities with River Tweed in Scotland.

The river is a part of the huge Trondheim-fjord basin and is one of 20 or so rivers that will benefit hugely from the bag-net fishing buy-out in the Trondheim fjord and nearby coastal areas. Indications from the 2005 and 2006 season show higher average weight, and a marked turnaround of river-caught salmon compared with net-caught on a ratio of 2:1 in 2005 compared with 1:2 in 2004.

The Stjørdal River, like most rivers in the Central Norway region, is well known for its big salmon and every year a good number of 15-20 kilo salmon are caught. Early June is the right time for the challenging 40-pounders on the lower parts of the river – coming in fresh from the sea. There are normally good runs of medium size salmon and grilse during July and well into August. Over the last decade, good river management has provided a very good return of salmon and the river consistently features among the 10 - 12 best rivers in Norway.

Fishing:

Hembre Gård, which holds 2 kilometres double bank fishing, is one of the best beats on the river.

Six to eight guests are accommodated at Hembre itself. A rota system is in place for fishing the different beats. This enables anglers to try out different stretches of the river and offers the benefit of some 3 kilometres of good fly-fishing, close at hand. The total annual catches of these beats is in the region of 200 salmon and the average weight is around 4,5 kilos.

The Hembre beat, 25 kil ometres above the river mouth, has some excellent long stretches combined with good holding pools. In particular, the Home pool below the Hegra Bridge, includes a number of very god fly-fishing stretches. During the latter part of the season there are good opportunities for sea trout as well. In addition to salmon and sea trout fishing in the river, there are opportunities to fish for brown trout in local lakes.

Fishing tackle permitted are spoon bait and fly, with a paticular stress on fly fishing in July and August. You order on weekly basis, changing day is Saturday. If you want guiding, there is normally two guides per group of 6-8 anglers, but extra guides are usually available on request.

The old storehouse:

Hembre Gård was originally a traditional farm. Today it is a place for fishing, recreation and conferences, but still  an agricultural farm.

The informal and relaxing atmosphere of Hembre Gård is a perfect place for conference og vacation where salmon fishing, meetings, meals and accommodations are arranged. The conference room accommodates about 20 pax and has all technical equipment.

The upstairs dining room holds up to 30 pax and is ideal for family parties or business dinners. In the storehause is also a commonroom with TV, and much of the farms salmon history is displayed here.

The motel:

The motel has 10 apartments with 2-3 beds, full kitchen facilities, living room, bathroom with wc and shower. Bedding and towels are provided. You can make your own food or groups can order for meals, min. 5 persons. The meals are served in the farms storehouse, home made food with focus on tradition with variations. Other neccesary facilities is a fishing room for the rods, washing machine, drying room and freesers for the salmon.

The Hembre Manor House is available for private groups. This large flat has 2 single and 3 double bedrooms, with a large commom bathroom. The flat is now redecorated in the old style with a large sitting room and kitchen. A laundry room and freezer are also availabe.

If you want to fish at the SJFF or only be here for recovery you can also stay at the motel or at the camping.
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The private stretch on Hembre Gard covers between 5-10% of the total annual salmon catch in the Stjørdal river.

Location

The Hembre Gaard in Hegra is situated in the scenic valley of the River Stjørdal, close to the E14 truck road and only about 10 km east of the E6.

Distances:

Stjørdal senter, Trondheim Airport/ Hell station: 10 km

Trondheim: 45 km / 40 min.