# 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.

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

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Southern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/532985c1e4b05e0341916928) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.8855,8.102)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char. + 1 more recorded
- **Season**: Ice-free summer to autumn.
- **Fishing licence**: [Møsvatn grunneigarlag (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/532985c1e4b05e0341916928)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipalities**: [Fishing in Vinje](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/vinje) , [Fishing in Tinn](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/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 blink** spoon
- **Rød/naturlig blink** spoon · For char

## 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

- 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: 59.8855, 8.1020

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Ice-free summer to autumn.
- Verify locally.
- A large high-mountain reservoir on the edge of Hardangervidda.
- Water level varies with the regulation.
- Brown trout and Arctic char.
- Verify locally.

[Rules change. Always check with Møsvatn grunneigarlag (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/532985c1e4b05e0341916928)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Møsvatn (Vinje/Tinn): 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 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

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