# 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)…

Source: https://finnfisk.no/en/fiskeplass/tufsingdalen
Language: en
Alternate: https://finnfisk.no/fiskeplass/tufsingdalen (nb-NO)

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Os

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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50febca5e4b02877c7d1bf89) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=62.2561,11.7086)

- **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)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50febca5e4b02877c7d1bf89). 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](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/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 g** spoon
- **Wobbler 7–9 cm** plug · For trolling in Femund
- **Nymfe (naturlig)** fly

## 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.

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

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

[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.

[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.

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

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

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

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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 62.2561, 11.7086

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The listing gives no separate season.
- All fishing for brown trout is banned from 15 Sep through 31 Oct in the whole area.
- The licence covers one rod or one line.
- The family licence covers a spouse or partner with children aged 16 to 20.
- In Femund the licence allows one otter board.
- When trolling, including with planer boards and downriggers, up to 2 rods or lures per angler and at most 4 per boat are allowed.
- In Femund, Tufsinga, Siksjøåa and Flena the minimum size for brown trout and grayling is 30 cm.
- Children under 16 may keep up to 3 brown trout or grayling under the minimum size per day.
- Live bait fish are banned.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- Verify with Os fjellstyre.

[Rules change. Always check with Os fjellstyre (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50febca5e4b02877c7d1bf89)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Tufsingdalen og Os statsallmenning: 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 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

Silver Best

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

Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver

Silver/blue

A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.

Try: Blue Fox blue/silver

Natural/holographic

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

Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph

Gold

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

Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon