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Vang Almenning (Hamar)

Vang Almenning lies in the southern part of Hedmarksvidda, and Gåsbu, the gateway to the commons, is about 15 km from Hamar. The commons is mostly forest with a good deal of bog. The lakes hold brown trout up to 1.5 kg, and Spjeldsjøen (602 m above sea level) has a rich stock of Arctic char. Åsta is one of the richest rivers in the district, and most fishing spots are at most 10 minutes on foot from a road.

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Species
Brown trout, arctic char
Season
Rod fishing is allowed from ice-out through 15 September.
Fishing licence
Vang Jakt og Fiskeforening (inatur.no)
Flagstadelva below the border with Vang Almenning, south of Brennsetersaga, has a separate licence from Vang Grunneierlag.
The water
Lake, stained water
Municipality
Fishing in Hamar
Eastern Norway

Gear and lures

  • Spinning

    Light spinning in the lakes

    Small spoons and spinners for trout. Most fishing spots are at most 10 minutes on foot from a road, so it is easy to move between lakes.

  • Fly

    Fly in Åsta and the streams

    Class 4–6. Nymph and dry fly in the current. In spring and at high water, Åsta can give fish up to 2–3 kg.

  • Bait

    Ice fishing for char

    Ice fishing is allowed from 1 December to ice-out on seven named lakes, and Spjeldsjøen has a rich stock of Arctic char. A small jigging spoon with maggot near the bottom. Minnows are banned.

Lures and flies that work here

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

The fish here

  • Brown trout

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

  • Arctic char

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

Colour guide for Vang Almenning (Hamar)

Tuned to the water clarity here (stained water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout 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