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Toten lodd 2 ved Kolbu (Østre Toten)

Toten JFF lodd 2 has 12 forest lakes and tarns near Kolbu in Østre Toten, from waters right by the road to waters that need a longer walk. The largest lakes, Bergsjøen (607 m above sea level) and Svartungen, hold brown trout, perch and stable stocks of Arctic char. Smaller lakes such as Estentjern and Lønnsjøen are good perch waters, and there are also brown trout in Vindflomelva, Bergsjøelva and Brennelva.

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Species
Brown trout, perch, arctic char
Season
The fishing rules set no season for lakes.
Fishing licence
Toten JFF Lodd nr 2 (inatur.no)
The licence does not cover net fishing. Net fishing is reserved for local residents and cabin owners and is sold as a separate licence.
The water
Lake, stained water
Municipality
Fishing in Østre Toten
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Spinning for trout and perch

    Small spinners and spoons. Some lakes lie right by the road and others need a longer walk, so light gear helps.

  • Bait

    Ice fishing for char and perch

    The char in Bergsjøen and Svartungen can be fished from October until the ice goes. A small jigging spoon with maggot near the bottom.

  • Fly

    Fly for trout

    Class 4–6 in the tarns on calm evenings. Otter-board fishing is allowed only in Bergsjøen, with at most 8 single-hook flies.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Mepps sølv str. 1–2spinner
  • Røyepilkjigging spoon · For ice fishing
  • Liten abborjiggjig · For perch

The fish here

  • Brown trout

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

  • Perch

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

  • Arctic char

    Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.

Colour guide for Toten lodd 2 ved Kolbu (Østre Toten)

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