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Tesse (Lom)

A large regulated mountain lake at 854 m above sea level in the north-east of Jotunheimen (Lom), famous for large brown trout. Relatively clear water: silver and natural colours work well, going darker at dusk.

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Species
Brown trout
+ 1 more recorded
Season
Rod, otter board and net 1 June to 20 August.
Fishing licence
Tesse Fiskarlag (inatur.no)
A card of its own, not covered by the Lom mountain board card.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Lom
Eastern Norway

Fishing tips

  1. Tesse is large and deep, and the big trout often hold well out. An otter board with silver spoons covers a lot of water efficiently. Note that trolling is banned here; the otter board and worm-dragging from a boat are allowed.

  2. From shore: fish the outlets, inlets and edges at first light and dusk. Clear water favours silver and natural colours; go darker (copper, black) as it gets dark.

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Lures from shore and boat

    Spoons and spinners along the edges and outlets; deeper with a sinker from a boat. Trolling is banned here, so use the otter board or worm-dragging.

  • Fly

    Fly on a still evening

    Class 5-6 when big trout rise along the shore.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Sølvblink 12–18 gspoon
  • Mepps Aglia sølv/gullspinner
  • Streamerfly · For big trout

The fish here

  • Brown trout

    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.

Colour guide for Tesse (Lom)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout. Pick time and light.

Time of day
Light
Wind
Water temperature

  1. SilverBest

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

  2. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  3. Natural/holographic

    Discreet and believable, effective at first light and dusk when fish are active.

    Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

  4. Gold

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon