It has become my tradition to start the ice-fishing season in November on Volsjøen. This year I caught less artic char (but more trout) than last year. The weather wasn’t ideal—strong winds and a couple of days with temperatures above freezing—but the ice was solid enough, and I managed to catch fish every day.
As usual, starting early proved to be crucial. My routine looked something like this: waking up at 05:30, hiking up to the lake, putting on the floating suit, drilling the first hole at around 07:30, and then staying on the ice until about 15:00. I have to admit, after three days of that schedule—followed by the drive back to Oslo—I was pretty exhausted. But it was absolutely worth it.
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| Evening on the lake, Elgåhogna in the back |
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| Shades of Volsjøen |
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| Not a big catch, but the fish were excellent quality. |
