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Øyerfjellet (Øyer statsallmenning)

The Øyer state commons in Øyerfjellet has just over 40 lakes and more than 100 km of rivers and streams, mostly medium-sized mountain lakes and smaller tarns, and most of them are easy to reach. Every lake that holds fish has brown trout. The mountain board also lists perch in Hornsjøen and Matfartjønnet, Arctic char in Eisteinsvatnet, whitefish in Goppollvatnet, and grayling in Åsta up to Neråsten. At the north end of Våsjøen, there are facilities for people with reduced mobility.

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Species
Brown trout, perch, arctic char, whitefish, grayling
+ 1 more recorded
Season
Under the fishing rules, rod fishing is allowed in all lakes and rivers from 15 May to 5 Sep.
Fishing licence
Øyer fjellstyre (inatur.no)
The licence covers rod fishing. Ice fishing needs a separate licence. Non-residents can fish with nets and the otter board only on Hornsjøen, Gåsesjøen and Tromstjønnet, with a licence for fixed gear.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Øyer
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Spoons in June

    The mountain board recommends a spoon in June. Small spoons and spinners in the mountain lakes. Boats are free to use on Hornsjøen, Goppollvatnet and Øveråst-vatnet.

  • Fly

    Fly in the rivers and streams

    Class 4-6. Nymph and dry fly for brown trout in the streams, and for grayling in Åsta up to Neråsten. In rivers and streams, only rod fishing is allowed.

  • Bait

    Ice fishing on a separate licence

    Ice fishing needs a separate licence and is allowed with 1 rod or 1 handline. Goppollen, Djupen, Grunnesvatnet, Våsjøen and Reinsvatnet are closed to ice fishing.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Sølvblink 10 gspoon · The mountain board's tip for June
  • Mepps Aglia str. 1–2spinner
  • Nymfe, naturligfly

The fish here

  • Brown trout

    Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.

  • Perch

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

  • Arctic char

    Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.

  • Whitefish

    Hard to catch on lures, usually taken on net or worm. Rarely a sport target, but present in many waters.

  • Grayling

    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.

Colour guide for Øyerfjellet (Øyer statsallmenning)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, perch, arctic char, whitefish and grayling. 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