# 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.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/571f22a5e4b07554380ff490) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.7453,8.9756)

- **Species**: Brown trout. + 1 more recorded
- **Season**: Rod, otter board and net 1 June to 20 August.
- **Fishing licence**: [Tesse Fiskarlag (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/571f22a5e4b07554380ff490). A card of its own, not covered by the Lom mountain board card.
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Lom](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/lom). Eastern Norway

## Fishing tips

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.

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 g** spoon
- **Mepps Aglia sølv/gull** spinner
- **Streamer** fly · For big trout

## 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.

### 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: 61.7453, 8.9756

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Rod, otter board and net 1 June to 20 August.
- Verify locally.
- Known for large brown trout.
- Trolling is banned; the otter board (max 1 per boat) and worm-dragging from a boat are allowed.
- Echo sounders are banned.
- Catch reporting is mandatory.
- Under-18s fish for free.
- Verify the rules with Tesse Fiskarlag.

[Rules change. Always check with Tesse Fiskarlag (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/571f22a5e4b07554380ff490)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Tesse (Lom): 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 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

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