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Southern Norway · Lake · Vinje, Tinn

Møsvatn (Vinje/Tinn)

A large high-mountain reservoir in Telemark with brown trout and Arctic char. Clear water; silver and natural colours, a little warmer when it is overcast.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char
+ 1 more recorded
Season
Ice-free summer to autumn.
Fishing licence
Møsvatn grunneigarlag (inatur.no)
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipalities
Fishing in Vinje, Fishing in Tinn
Southern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    All-round spinning from shore/boat

    Spoons and spinners along the shore and shallows.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Sølv/blå blinkspoon
  • Rød/naturlig blinkspoon · For char

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

  • 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.

Colour guide for Møsvatn (Vinje/Tinn)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear 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. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  3. Natural/holographic

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

    Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

  4. Gold

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon