# Toten almenning lodd 5 (Østre Toten)

> Toten almenning lodd 5 lies in Østre Toten, with access from Skreia and Totenvika.

Source: https://finnfisk.no/en/fiskeplass/toten-almenning-lodd-5
Language: en
Alternate: https://finnfisk.no/fiskeplass/toten-almenning-lodd-5 (nb-NO)

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Eastern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/57344cbbe4b09e73e4443626) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.606,11.0527)

- **Species**: Brown trout, pike, perch, grayling, whitefish
- **Season**: The fishing rules set no general season.
- **Fishing licence**: [Totenviken JFF (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/57344cbbe4b09e73e4443626). 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](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/ostre-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. 3** spinner
- **Gjeddewobbler med stålfortom** plug · For pike
- **Abborpilk** jigging spoon · For ice fishing

## 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.

[Pike](https://finnfisk.no/en/gjeddefiske)

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

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

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

[Grayling](https://finnfisk.no/en/harrfiske)

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

[Whitefish](https://finnfisk.no/en/sikfiske)

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

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 60.6060, 11.0527

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The fishing rules set no general season.
- From 1 September through 31 October, fishing is banned in lakes, rivers and streams that hold brown trout.
- Permitted tackle is rod and ice-fishing rod.
- In the border lakes Fiskelausen and Hersjøen, net fishing with a minimum mesh size of 35 mm is allowed, while management nets and fyke nets are allowed only by agreement with the fishing committee.
- Live bait is banned, except earthworms.
- The minimum size for brown trout is 25 cm, and smaller trout must be released at once with as little harm as possible.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- Verify with Totenviken JFF.

[Rules change. Always check with Totenviken JFF (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/57344cbbe4b09e73e4443626)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Toten almenning lodd 5 (Østre Toten): 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 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

Silver Best

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

Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

Gold Best

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

Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon

Silver/blue

A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

Copper

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

Try: Copper spinner, Copper spoon