# Lesjaskogsvatnet (Lesja)

> Lesjaskogsvatnet (611 m above sea level) lies on the watershed between Gudbrandsdalen and Romsdalen, with the Rauma flowing out to the west and…

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Lesja

Lesjaskogsvatnet (611 m above sea level) lies on the watershed between Gudbrandsdalen and Romsdalen, with the Rauma flowing out to the west and Gudbrandsdalslågen to the east. The lake is 10 km long with an area of 5 km², and it is shallow overall, with a few deep spots down to 27 metres. Four to six tonnes of fish are taken every year, about 30 % grayling and the rest brown trout, and you can meet really big fish here. The licence also covers Lågen within Lesjaskog parish, the Rauma down to the rest area west of Bjorli and all rivers and lakes in Lesjaskog heimrast.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f405d8e4b0e07d03ec36f9) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=62.2187,8.3745)

- **Species**: Brown trout, grayling
- **Season**: Rod fishing in rivers and lakes within Lesjaskog parish is allowed from 10 May through 9 Oct.
- **Fishing licence**: [Lesjaskogvatnets Fiskeforening (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f405d8e4b0e07d03ec36f9). The licence also covers Lågen within Lesjaskog parish down to Sanden, the Rauma down to the rest area west of Bjorli and all rivers and lakes in Lesjaskog heimrast. Otter-board fishing needs a licence that includes the otter board.
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Lesja](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/lesja). Eastern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Bright spinners

Bright spinners have shown good catch records. A boat may be used for rod fishing.

- Fly

### Grayling and trout on the fly

The lake is shallow overall, and about 30 % of the catch is grayling. Nymph and dry fly over the shallows.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Mepps Aglia sølv str. 2–3** spinner
- **Sølvblink 10–15 g** spoon
- **Nymfe (naturlig)** fly · For grayling

## 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 62.2187, 8.3745

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Rod fishing in rivers and lakes within Lesjaskog parish is allowed from 10 May through 9 Oct.
- Otter-board fishing in Lesjaskogsvatnet 1 Jul to 31 Jul, and in Herrahøtjønn, Fremre Bøvervatn and Bøvertjønnin 20 Jul to 10 Sep.
- The 2024–2025 rule booklet gives ice fishing 15 Jan to 24 Apr, but also says all fishing is banned from 10 October to 15 February.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- A boat may be used for rod fishing, and outboard motors over 10 hp are not allowed.
- Live bait is not allowed.
- Net fishing in Lesjaskogsvatnet is only for permanent residents and owners of holiday property in Lesja municipality, and nets must not stand in the lake between 11:00 and 17:00.
- In tarns, streams and pools that the rule booklet does not name, only otter board and rod are allowed.
- Children under 16 fish for free with a rod.
- Verify with Lesjaskogvatnets Fiskeforening.

[Rules change. Always check with Lesjaskogvatnets Fiskeforening (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f405d8e4b0e07d03ec36f9)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Lesjaskogsvatnet (Lesja): 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 Lesjaskogsvatnet (Lesja)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear 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

Silver/blue

A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

Natural/holographic

Discreet and believable, effective at first light and dusk when fish are active.

Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

Gold

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

Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon