# Gjøvik fellesfiskekort (Biri, Snertingdal og Vardal)

> A joint licence for the forest lakes in Biri, Snertingdal and Vardal in Gjøvik, between Mjøsa and the borders with Søndre and Nordre Land.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Gjøvik

A joint licence for the forest lakes in Biri, Snertingdal and Vardal in Gjøvik, between Mjøsa and the borders with Søndre and Nordre Land. Brown trout and perch are the most common and live in almost all lakes, and a number of lakes also hold crucian carp and whitefish. The main river system through Snertingdal holds pike, for example in Røstadvatnet. Many of the lakes lie close to a road.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50d189afe4b0d4c4dc6f730d) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.8748,10.4529)

- **Species**: Brown trout, perch, pike, whitefish, arctic char. + 2 more recorded
- **Season**: In the lakes the licence covers, fishing is allowed all year.
- **Fishing licence**: [Gjøvik - fiske i Biri, Snertingdal og Vardal (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50d189afe4b0d4c4dc6f730d). Not valid in parts of Store Svarken, or in Midt Svarken, Vesle Svarken, Sør-Ekertjennet, Sætersangen, Hemsangen, Rågjerdstjennet, Melbytjernet, Skålmyrdammen, Flatsjøen, Lunken, Ringsjøen, Veslevatnet and Mjøsa. Mjøsa needs no licence and has its own fishing rules.
- **The water**: Lake, stained water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Gjøvik](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/gjovik). Eastern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Light spinning from the shore

Small spinners and spoons for brown trout and perch. Use a wire trace in the river system through Snertingdal, where there is pike. Fishing from a boat is not allowed.

- Bait

### Worm and float, jigging on the ice

Worm and float for perch and brown trout in the forest lakes. In winter, a jigging rod and handline are allowed on the ice.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Mepps Aglia str. 2** spinner
- **Liten sølvblink** spoon
- **Abborpilk** jigging spoon · For ice fishing

## 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.

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

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

[Pike](https://finnfisk.no/en/gjeddefiske)

Big, visible baits. A wire trace is a must. Shallow water early and late in the season.

[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.

### Other fish in the water

- Crucian carp
- 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: 60.8748, 10.4529

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- In the lakes the licence covers, fishing is allowed all year.
- In rivers and streams, fishing is not allowed from 15 Sep to 31 Dec.
- In rivers and streams where Mjøsa trout spawn, all fishing is banned from 1 Sep to 30 Apr.
- The licence gives the right to fish with a rod from the shore, and with a jigging rod and handline for ice fishing.
- The minimum size for brown trout is 20 cm.
- Fishing from a boat is not allowed in Gjøvik municipality, except in Mjøsa, which the licence does not cover.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- Children under 16 do not need a licence.
- Verify with Gjøvik felles grunneierforening.

[Rules change. Always check with Gjøvik - fiske i Biri, Snertingdal og Vardal (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50d189afe4b0d4c4dc6f730d)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Gjøvik fellesfiskekort (Biri, Snertingdal og Vardal): 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 Gjøvik fellesfiskekort (Biri, Snertingdal og Vardal)

Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, perch, pike, whitefish 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