# Gudbrandsdalslågen, Sone 6 (Dovre)

> Lågen through Dovre, with both calmer stretches and harder current, and fishing for brown trout and grayling for the demanding fly angler and the worm angler…

Source: https://finnfisk.no/en/fiskeplass/lagen-sone-6
Language: en
Alternate: https://finnfisk.no/fiskeplass/lagen-sone-6 (nb-NO)

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Zone 6 · River · Dovre

Lågen through Dovre, with both calmer stretches and harder current, and fishing for brown trout and grayling for the demanding fly angler and the worm angler alike. The zone sits high in the river system, above Harpefossen, so whitefish, perch and burbot are not found here.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50fdb61fe4b024322a9f8b61) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=62.0208,9.187)

- **Species**: Brown trout, grayling. + 1 more recorded
- **Season**: Fishing is allowed from 21 May to 9 September.
- **Fishing licence**: [Lågen Fiskeelv SA (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50fdb61fe4b024322a9f8b61). Zone card for zone 6, which covers Lågen in Dovre municipality, except one stretch with a fishing card of its own.
- **The water**: River, stained water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Dovre](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/dovre). Eastern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Fly

### Nymph and dry fly

Class 4-6 in the calmer sections, heavier nymphs where the current pulls.

- Spinning

### Lures in the fast water

Spoons of 10-18 g and small plugs in the harder sections.

- Bait

### Worm in the pools

The zone suits the worm angler just as well as the demanding fly angler.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Nymfe (naturlig)** fly
- **Sølvblink 12 g** spoon
- **Mepps Aglia sølv str. 3** spinner

## 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.

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

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

### Other fish in the water

- 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: 62.0208, 9.1870

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Fishing is allowed from 21 May to 9 September.
- The licence covers rod, handline and fly-otter with a maximum hook size of 8.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- The zone excludes one independent licence stretch in Dovre.
- Some landowners are not members of the association, so respect "no fishing" signs.
- Keep moving as you fish, and under-18s fish for free.
- Verify with Lågen Fiskeelv.

[Rules change. Always check with Lågen Fiskeelv SA (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50fdb61fe4b024322a9f8b61)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Gudbrandsdalslågen, Sone 6 (Dovre): 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 Gudbrandsdalslågen, Sone 6 (Dovre)

Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout and grayling. 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