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Toten almenning lodd 5 (Østre Toten)

Toten almenning lodd 5 lies in Østre Toten, with access from Skreia and Totenvika. Hersjøen (492 m above sea level) is the largest lake in the area and holds perch, whitefish and pike, while Fiskelausen and Fløyta hold pike and perch and Herva holds perch, brown trout and grayling. Startjern, Leirsjøen, Oftentjern, Fjælutjern and Alteren hold brown trout and perch, and the association rents out a cabin at Fjælutjern.

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Species
Brown trout, pike, perch, grayling, whitefish
Season
The fishing rules set no general season.
Fishing licence
Totenviken JFF (inatur.no)
In the border lakes Fiskelausen, Svartdalstjerna and Hersjøen, the lodd 4 licence is also valid, except in the part of Hersjøen that belongs to Mathisen Eidsvoll Verk.
The water
Lake, stained water
Municipality
Fishing in Østre Toten
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Spinning for pike and perch

    Spinners, spoons and plugs in Hersjøen, Fiskelausen and Fløyta. Use a wire leader for pike. Live bait is banned, except earthworms.

  • Fly

    Fly for trout and grayling

    Class 4–6 in Herva and the trout lakes. Nymph and dry fly when the fish are rising. The minimum size for brown trout is 25 cm.

  • Bait

    Ice fishing with an ice rod

    The ice-fishing rod is permitted tackle. A small jigging spoon with earthworm near the bottom for perch.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Mepps Aglia sølv str. 3spinner
  • Gjeddewobbler med stålfortomplug · For pike
  • Abborpilkjigging spoon · For ice fishing

The fish here

  • Brown trout

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

  • Pike

    Big, visible baits. A wire trace is a must. Shallow water early and late in the season.

  • Perch

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

  • Grayling

    Loves nymphs and small dry flies. A discreet presentation in clear water. Common in Lågen.

  • Whitefish

    Hard to catch on lures, usually taken on net or worm. Rarely a sport target, but present in many waters.

Colour guide for Toten almenning lodd 5 (Østre Toten)

Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, pike, perch, grayling and whitefish. Pick time and light and species.

Time of day
Light
Species
Wind
Water temperature

  1. SilverBest

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

  2. GoldBest

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

  3. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  4. Copper

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

    Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon