Eastern Norway · Lake · Trysil
Trysil fellesfiskekort
One joint licence covers most of Trysil municipality, with around 120 rivers, lakes and tarns in the Trysil and Ljøra river systems. Trysilelva holds brown trout and grayling, and from Innbygda to Kolos the river runs slow with large whitefish and pike as well. Ljøra in the east of the municipality is fast in the north and calmer in the south, and also holds brown trout and grayling. In the north brown trout and Arctic char are the most common species, while forest tarns with perch and pike are typical in the south.
- Species
- Brown trout, grayling, arctic char, whitefish, perch, pike
- + 2 more recorded
- Season
- Open all year with some exceptions.
- Fishing licence
- Trysil Fellesforening for jakt og fiske (inatur.no)
- Joint licence for around 120 rivers, lakes and tarns in most of Trysil municipality. The Gjerfloen and Vestsjøberget fly-fishing zones have their own rules and licences, and Rysjøen has its own licence. Osensjøen, the Ulvsjøen lakes, Aursjøen, Baksjøen, Munksjøen and Midtskogstjern belong to Osen Fiskeadministrasjon.
- The water
- Lake, stained water
Gear and lures
- Fly
Grayling and brown trout in Trysilelva and Ljøra
Class 4-6. Nymph in the current and dry fly when fish are rising. Around the turn of June and July there are large mayfly hatches in both rivers, and grayling fishing from August to October is also good. Use barbless hooks on the maximum-size stretches.
- Spinning
Pike and perch in the forest tarns in the south
Spinners and plugs along reeds and edges. Use a wire leader where there are pike, and release pike over 70 cm in the pike zone of Trysilelva.
- Bait
Ice fishing for Arctic char and brown trout
Jigging spoon and worm through the ice in the northern lakes. Sennsjøen is known for ice fishing at the end of April. Only one ice-fishing rod is allowed in Trysilelva.
Lures and flies that work here
- Tørrflue og nymfe (døgnflue)fly · For the June and July hatches
- Mepps Aglia gull str. 2–3spinner
- Wobbler med stålfortomplug · For pike
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
- Grayling
Loves nymphs and small dry flies. A discreet presentation in clear water. Common in Lågen.
- Arctic char
Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.
- Whitefish
Hard to catch on lures, usually taken on net or worm. Rarely a sport target, but present in many waters.
- Perch
A shoaling fish. Small jigs, worms and spinners. Coloured water can take louder colours.
- Pike
Big, visible baits. A wire trace is a must. Shallow water early and late in the season.
Other fish in the water
- Burbot
- Roach
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.
Colour guide for Trysil fellesfiskekort
Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, grayling, arctic char, whitefish, perch and pike. Pick time and light and species.
SilverBest
Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.
Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver
GoldBest
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