# 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…

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

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Northern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5aa2adb0e473fa00039b5646) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=69.0015,19.5945)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char, grayling. + 2 more recorded
- **Season**: The licence states no fixed season.
- **Fishing licence**: [Lille Rostavatn Fiskeforening (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5aa2adb0e473fa00039b5646). 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](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/malselv). 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 blink** spoon · For char
- **Mepps sølv str. 2** spinner
- **Nymfe** fly · For grayling

## 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.

[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

- 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 69.0015, 19.5945

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The licence states no fixed season.
- Verify locally.
- Rod and handline only.
- Permitted baits are worm, maggot, spoon, spinner, plug and fly.
- Fish as bait is banned, except dead fish from the same watercourse.
- The licence does not cover the inlet or outlet river.
- Catch reporting is mandatory.
- Under-18s are exempt from buying a licence for rod and handline.
- Verify the rules with the fishing association.

[Rules change. Always check with Lille Rostavatn Fiskeforening (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5aa2adb0e473fa00039b5646)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Lille Rostavatn (Målselv): 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 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

Silver Best

Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.

Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

Gold Best

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

Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

Silver/blue

A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

Copper

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

Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon