# 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.

Source: https://finnfisk.no/en/fiskeplass/toten-lodd-2-kolbu
Language: en
Alternate: https://finnfisk.no/fiskeplass/toten-lodd-2-kolbu (nb-NO)

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Eastern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5a815ab4e4b0dfe396923b45) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.5222,10.7914)

- **Species**: Brown trout, perch, arctic char
- **Season**: The fishing rules set no season for lakes.
- **Fishing licence**: [Toten JFF Lodd nr 2 (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5a815ab4e4b0dfe396923b45). 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](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/ostre-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. 1–2** spinner
- **Røyepilk** jigging spoon · For ice fishing
- **Liten abborjigg** jig · For perch

## 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.

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

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

[Arctic char](https://finnfisk.no/en/royefiske)

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

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 60.5222, 10.7914

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The fishing rules set no season for lakes.
- In rivers and streams all fishing is banned from 15 Sep through 31 Oct.
- The char in Bergsjøen and Svartungen can be fished from early October, before the ice forms, until the ice goes and the water warms in early summer.
- Otter-board fishing is allowed only in Bergsjøen, with at most 8 flies per otter board and single-hook flies only.
- Fishing in the fish ladder at Lønnsjøen is not allowed.
- Brown trout under 25 cm should be released if possible, and the association asks anglers to limit how many large fish they take.
- In all border lakes you can fish around the whole lake with one licence.
- Net fishing is allowed only in Bergsjøen, 15 July to 15 August and 15 October to 30 November, for local residents and cabin owners.
- The boats at Lønnsjøen, Bergsjøen, Grønnsjøen and Svartungen are booked through the NJFF Mine båter system and need NJFF membership.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- Verify with Toten JFF Lodd nr 2.

[Rules change. Always check with Toten JFF Lodd nr 2 (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5a815ab4e4b0dfe396923b45)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Toten lodd 2 ved Kolbu (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 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

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