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Tufsingdalen og Os statsallmenning

The licence covers the state commons in Os and private land in Tufsingdalen, with 60 small and large lakes, parts of Femund, Siksjøen (709 m above sea level) and Flensjøen, and about 30 km of river. Os fjellstyre points to Tufsinga, Siksjøåa, Flena and the mountain lakes, and says the quality is good throughout. The listing gives brown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish, perch, pike and burbot.

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Species
Brown trout, grayling, arctic char, whitefish, perch, pike
+ 1 more recorded
Season
The listing gives no separate season.
Fishing licence
Os fjellstyre (inatur.no)
The licence covers the state commons in Os and private land in Tufsingdalen, but only parts of Femund.
The water
Lake, clear water
Municipality
Fishing in Os
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Trolling and lures in Femund

    In Femund the licence allows one otter board, and when trolling up to 2 rods per angler and 4 per boat are allowed. Spoons and plugs for brown trout and Arctic char, with a wire trace where pike hold.

  • Fly

    Grayling and trout in the rivers

    Class 4-6 in Tufsinga, Siksjøåa and Flena. Nymph in the current and dry fly when fish are rising. The minimum size for brown trout and grayling is 30 cm here.

  • Bait

    Worm in the mountain lakes

    Worm and float in the small mountain lakes. Live bait fish are banned.

Lures and flies that work here

  • Sølvblink 10–20 gspoon
  • Wobbler 7–9 cmplug · For trolling in Femund
  • Nymfe (naturlig)fly

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

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 Tufsingdalen og Os statsallmenning

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout, grayling, arctic char, whitefish, perch and pike. 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. Silver/blue

    A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

    Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

  3. Natural/holographic

    Discreet and believable, effective at first light and dusk when fish are active.

    Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

  4. Gold

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

    Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon