# Savalen (Alvdal/Tynset)

> Clear mountain water on the Alvdal/Tynset boundary, famous for Arctic char (and brown trout).

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Tynset, Alvdal

Clear mountain water on the Alvdal/Tynset boundary, famous for Arctic char (and brown trout). Natural, silver- and red-toned lures; a very popular ice-fishing lake in winter.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/593a998de4b00f55d859ef02) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=62.27,10.48)

- **Species**: Arctic char, brown trout. + 1 more recorded
- **Season**: The sport-fishing licence runs 15 May to 15 September.
- **Fishing licence**: [Savalen Fiskeforening (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/593a998de4b00f55d859ef02)
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipalities**: [Fishing in Tynset](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/tynset) , [Fishing in Alvdal](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/alvdal). Eastern Norway

## Fishing tips

A well-known Arctic char lake. The char often hold deep out from shore; small silver/red spoons from a boat work well.

In winter Savalen is a popular ice-fishing lake, but the sport-fishing licence only runs 15 May to 15 September. Check for a separate winter licence with the fishing association before you go out on the ice.

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Light spinning from shore/boat

Small spoons and spinners; the char often hold deep, out from shore.

- Bait

### Ice fishing for char (separate licence)

Savalen is a well-known ice-fishing lake, but the sport-fishing licence only runs 15 May to 15 September. Check for a separate winter licence with the fishing association.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Liten sølv/rød blink** spoon
- **Røyepilk** jigging spoon · For ice fishing

## The fish here

[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.

[Brown trout](https://finnfisk.no/en/orretfiske)

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

### 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: 62.2700, 10.4800

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The sport-fishing licence runs 15 May to 15 September.
- Verify locally.
- A famous Arctic char lake at 707 m above sea level.
- Brown trout under 30 cm must be released.
- Legal gear is rod, otter board with fly and handline.
- Catch reporting is mandatory.
- Children under 16 fish for free.
- Motorboats up to 15 hp are allowed.
- Verify the rules with the fishing association.

[Rules change. Always check with Savalen Fiskeforening (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/593a998de4b00f55d859ef02)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Savalen (Alvdal/Tynset): 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 Savalen (Alvdal/Tynset)

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