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Fustavassdraget (Vefsn)

A zoned watercourse in Vefsn centred on Fustvatnet at 38 m above sea level, with brown trout and Arctic char. Declared free of Gyrodactylus salaris in 2024, so disinfecting your gear is mandatory and all salmon and sea trout must be released. Stained lowland water: gold and copper are safe colours.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char
+ 3 more recorded
Season
Inland fishing 1 June to 31 August.
Fishing licence
FUSAM forvaltningslag SA (inatur.no)
The watercourse is split into zones. Cards are sold through inatur only.
The water
River, stained water
Municipality
Fishing in Vefsn
Northern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning by zone

    Spinners and small plugs in the river zones and along the shore in Fustvatnet and Mjåvatnet.

  • Fly

    Fly in the current

    Class 5-6. A discreet presentation, and be ready to release anadromous fish.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Mepps gull str. 2spinner · For stained water
  • Nymfefly
  • Liten sølvblinkspoon

The fish here

  • Brown trout

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

  • Arctic char

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

Other fish in the water

  • Atlantic salmon
  • European eel
  • Three-spined stickleback

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.

Colour guide for Fustavassdraget (Vefsn)

Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout and arctic char. Pick time and light and species.

Time of day
Light
Species
Wind
Water temperature

  1. SilverBest

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

  2. GoldBest

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

  3. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  4. Copper

    Muted contrast with good visibility in low light and coloured water.

    Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon