# Ruste ved Vinstra (Nord-Fron)

> Ruste grunneigarlag's area lies on the west side of Gudbrandsdalslågen at Vinstra, and the Peer Gynt-vegen road runs through it.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Nord-Fron

Ruste grunneigarlag's area lies on the west side of Gudbrandsdalslågen at Vinstra, and the Peer Gynt-vegen road runs through it. The licence covers 10 lakes and tarns with rivers and streams, among them Fagerlivatnet, Langtjønn and Kvitbergtjønn. The area holds brown trout, Arctic char and perch, in fine mountain terrain. Fagerlivatnet lies 810 m above sea level.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e44adde4b069b8c66af2a5) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.5288,9.6673)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char, perch
- **Season**: Fagerlivatnet is closed 5 Sep to 1 Oct, otherwise open all year.
- **Fishing licence**: [Ruste Grunneigarlag SA (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e44adde4b069b8c66af2a5)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Nord-Fron](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/nord-fron). Eastern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Spinning from shore and boat

Small spoons and spinners for brown trout and perch. On Fagerlivatnet rod and otter board from a boat are allowed, on the other lakes only rod from the shore.

- Fly

### Fly in the tarns

Class 4-5 with nymph and dry fly on calm evenings in the small tarns.

- Bait

### Worm and float from shore

Worm under a float is a simple way to fish for brown trout and perch in the tarns. The season in the tarns is 1 Jun to 5 Sep.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner
- **Liten kobberblink** spoon
- **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.

[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.

[Perch](https://finnfisk.no/en/abborfiske)

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

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 61.5288, 9.6673

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Fagerlivatnet is closed 5 Sep to 1 Oct, otherwise open all year.
- In the other tarns and lakes the season is 1 Jun to 5 Sep.
- On Fagerlivatnet you may fish with rod and otter board from a boat.
- On the other lakes you may fish with a rod from the shore.
- Only landowners in Ruste grunneigarlag may fish with nets on Fagerlivatnet.
- The licence covers Fagerlivatnet, Graslitjønnin, Ansemtjønn, Svarthaugtjønn, Auretjønn, Sandstjønn, Flåbekktjønn, Åbbortjønnin, Langtjønn and Kvitbergtjønn.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- Verify with Ruste Grunneigarlag.

[Rules change. Always check with Ruste Grunneigarlag SA (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50e44adde4b069b8c66af2a5)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Ruste ved Vinstra (Nord-Fron): 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 Ruste ved Vinstra (Nord-Fron)

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