# 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… Source: https://finnfisk.no/en/fiskeplass/oyerfjellet Language: en Alternate: https://finnfisk.no/fiskeplass/oyerfjellet (nb-NO) --- Eastern Norway · Lake · Øyer 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. [Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/51004120e4b0063a4fc5c80f) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.3572,10.5475) - **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)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/51004120e4b0063a4fc5c80f). 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](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/oyer). 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 g** spoon · The mountain board's tip for June - **Mepps Aglia str. 1–2** spinner - **Nymfe, naturlig** fly ## 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. [Perch](https://finnfisk.no/en/abborfiske) A shoaling fish. Small jigs, worms and spinners. Coloured water can take louder colours. [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. [Whitefish](https://finnfisk.no/en/sikfiske) Hard to catch on lures, usually taken on net or worm. Rarely a sport target, but present in many waters. [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: 61.3572, 10.5475 ## Licence and rules Advisory - Under the fishing rules, rod fishing is allowed in all lakes and rivers from 15 May to 5 Sep. - The licence text on inatur says from ice-out to 5 Sep. - After 5 Sep and until the ice forms, only rod fishing on lakes is allowed, and not closer than 50 metres to an inlet or outlet stream. - Nets and the otter board are allowed from 10 Jun to 5 Sep. - Up to 2 rods or handlines per licence. - On Reinsvatnet, only 1 rod and fishing from the shore are allowed. - In rivers and streams, only rod fishing is allowed. - Ice fishing is allowed in all lakes except Goppollen, Djupen, Grunnesvatnet, Våsjøen and Reinsvatnet, with 1 rod or 1 handline per licence. - Nets, the otter board and longlines are reserved for residents of Øyer. - On Hornsjøen, Gåsesjøen and Tromstjønnet, others can also fish with nets from 10 June at 17:00 through 5 September, and with the otter board from 10 Jun to 5 Sep. - Nets must not be in the water between 10:00 and 17:00, or closer than 50 metres to an inlet or outlet. - On lakes on the border with other municipalities, the strictest rules apply. - You must submit a catch report after the trip. - The listing states no catch limit. - Children and young people fish for free with a rod up to and including the year they turn 18, and on Reinsvatnet until they turn 16. - Verify with Øyer fjellstyre. [Rules change. Always check with Øyer fjellstyre (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/51004120e4b0063a4fc5c80f) ## Conditions today In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Øyerfjellet (Øyer statsallmenning): 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 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 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