# Fustavassdraget (Vefsn)

> A zoned watercourse in Vefsn centred on Fustvatnet at 38 m above sea level, with brown trout and Arctic char.

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

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Northern Norway · River · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5e26c018ff940b0003096c0c) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.9427,13.3635)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char. + 3 more recorded
- **Season**: Inland fishing 1 June to 31 August.
- **Fishing licence**: [FUSAM forvaltningslag SA (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5e26c018ff940b0003096c0c). The watercourse is split into zones. Cards are sold through inatur only.
- **The water**: River, stained water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Vefsn](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/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. 2** spinner · For stained water
- **Nymfe** fly
- **Liten sølvblink** spoon

## 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.

[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.

### 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 65.9427, 13.3635

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Inland fishing 1 June to 31 August.
- Ice fishing from 15 January until the ice is gone.
- Verify locally.
- The watercourse was declared free of Gyrodactylus salaris in 2024 and is re-establishing salmon and sea trout: all anadromous fish must be released carefully, and injured fish that must be killed are handed to FUSAM for registration.
- Disinfecting all gear used in other watercourses is mandatory, with self-service stations in the area.
- Electronic catch reporting is mandatory, deadline 15 October for annual licences.
- Verify the rules with FUSAM.

[Rules change. Always check with FUSAM forvaltningslag SA (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5e26c018ff940b0003096c0c)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Fustavassdraget (Vefsn): 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 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

Silver Best

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

Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

Gold Best

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