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Lille Rostavatn (Målselv)

A large lake at 102 m above sea level at the head of Rostadalen in Målselv, 13.5 km², described by the fishing association itself as a very good char and trout water. Grayling is present too. Stained valley water, so gold, copper and red work well; note that the licence stops at the inlet and outlet rivers.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char, grayling
+ 2 more recorded
Season
The licence states no fixed season.
Fishing licence
Lille Rostavatn Fiskeforening (inatur.no)
The card does not cover the river that flows in or the river that flows out.
The water
Lake, stained water
Municipality
Fishing in Målselv
Northern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning from shore and boat

    Spoons and spinners; the char often hold deeper out, the trout along edges and outlets.

  • Bait

    Worm and maggot

    Explicitly permitted here, and good on char both in summer and through the ice.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Sølv/rød blinkspoon · For char
  • Mepps sølv str. 2spinner
  • Nymfefly · For grayling

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.

  • Grayling

    Loves nymphs and small dry flies. A discreet presentation in clear water. Common in Lågen.

Other fish in the water

  • Burbot
  • 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 Lille Rostavatn (Målselv)

Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, arctic char 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. GoldBest

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

  3. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  4. Copper

    Muted contrast with good visibility in low light and coloured water.

    Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon