Eastern Norway · River · Hamar
Flagstadelva (Hamar)
Flagstadelva runs through Hedmarken and enters Mjøsa at Åkersvika, just east of Hamar centre. The licence covers the river from Åkersvika up to the border with Vang Almenning, and the river is 10–12 metres wide and can be waded except in flood. Flagstadelva is an important spawning river for Mjøsa trout, and at high water you can catch large Mjøsa trout in the lower parts.
- Species
- Brown trout
- Season
- Rod fishing is allowed from 1 May through 30 August.
- Fishing licence
- Vang Grunneierlag SA (inatur.no)
- The licence covers the river from Åkersvika to the border with Vang Almenning, south of Brennsetersaga. North of the border you need a separate licence.
- The water
- River, stained water
Gear and lures
- Fly
Fly for trout
Class 5–6. Nymph and streamer in pools and along the edges of runs. The river can be waded except in flood.
- Spinning
Light spinning in the pools
Small spinners and plugs. At high water, large Mjøsa trout can hold in the lower parts.
Lures and flies that work here
- Mepps Aglia str. 2spinner
- Liten wobblerplug
- Streamerfly · For large trout at high water
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
Colour guide for Flagstadelva (Hamar)
Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout. Pick time and light.
SilverBest
Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.
Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver
GoldBest
A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.
Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon
Silver/blue
A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.
Try: Blue Fox blue/silver
Copper
Muted contrast with good visibility in low light and coloured water.
Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon