# Aursunden (Røros)

> A large, species-rich lake at 691 m above sea level in northern Røros, 46 km² with a mean depth of 13 m and a deep area down towards 60 m in Botnet.

Source: https://finnfisk.no/en/fiskeplass/aursunden
Language: en
Alternate: https://finnfisk.no/fiskeplass/aursunden (nb-NO)

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Trøndelag · Lake · Røros

A large, species-rich lake at 691 m above sea level in northern Røros, 46 km² with a mean depth of 13 m and a deep area down towards 60 m in Botnet. Known for a very good whitefish stock and heavy-set brown trout; Arctic char, grayling and perch are present too. Clear water favours silver and natural colours.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/58f879abe4b0dfa0f66a84dc) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=62.652,11.6575)

- **Species**: Brown trout, whitefish, arctic char, grayling, perch. + 2 more recorded
- **Season**: The licence states no fixed season.
- **Fishing licence**: [Aursundsjøens Fiskeforening (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/58f879abe4b0dfa0f66a84dc)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Røros](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/roros). Trøndelag

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Otter board and trolling for big trout

Spoons and plugs behind an otter board over the shallows; trout of 1-3 kg are fairly common here.

- Fly

### Fly for whitefish in the shore zone

Class 4-6 when the whitefish feed on insects and bottom fauna along the shore, as the fishing association itself suggests.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Sølvblink 12–18 g** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 2–3** spinner
- **Liten nymfe** fly · For whitefish

## The fish here

[Brown trout](https://finnfisk.no/en/orretfiske)

Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.

[Whitefish](https://finnfisk.no/en/sikfiske)

Hard to catch on lures, usually taken on net or worm. Rarely a sport target, but present in many waters.

[Arctic char](https://finnfisk.no/en/royefiske)

Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.

[Grayling](https://finnfisk.no/en/harrfiske)

Loves nymphs and small dry flies. A discreet presentation in clear water. Common in Lågen.

[Perch](https://finnfisk.no/en/abborfiske)

A shoaling fish. Small jigs, worms and spinners. Coloured water can take louder colours.

### Other fish in the water

- Burbot
- Eurasian minnow

Recorded by fish surveys in or next to this water (Artskart: NINA and Vannmiljø). Not all are sport fish; several are forage or introduced species.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 62.6520, 11.6575

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The licence states no fixed season.
- Verify locally.
- Rod and otter-board fishing only on the sport licence, maximum 2 rods per boat.
- Bait fish caught in other watercourses is not allowed, and all gear must be dried before use in another watercourse.
- Access on cultivated land is not allowed 30 April to 14 October.
- Verify the rules with the fishing association.

[Rules change. Always check with Aursundsjøens Fiskeforening (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/58f879abe4b0dfa0f66a84dc)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Aursunden (Røros): temperature, wind, rain, sunrise and sunset, the best times at first light and dusk, and the moon phase. The weather comes from Open-Meteo.

## Colour guide for Aursunden (Røros)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, whitefish, arctic char, grayling and perch. Pick time and light and species.

Time of day

Light

Species

Wind

Water temperature

Silver Best

Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.

Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

Silver/blue

A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

Natural/holographic

Discreet and believable, effective at first light and dusk when fish are active.

Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

Gold

A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.

Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon