# 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.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/510a7e06e4b08594c88ee4fe) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.0651,11.1229)

- **Species**: Brown trout, arctic char
- **Season**: Rod fishing is allowed from ice-out through 15 September.
- **Fishing licence**: [Vang Jakt og Fiskeforening (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/510a7e06e4b08594c88ee4fe). 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](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/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. 1–2** spinner
- **Liten sølvblink** spoon
- **Røyepilk** jigging spoon · For ice fishing

## 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.

[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: 61.0651, 11.1229

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Rod fishing is allowed from ice-out through 15 September.
- Ice fishing is allowed from 1 December to ice-out on Spjeldsjøen, Nybusjøen, Puttsjøen, Kveådammen, Brumundsjøen, Svarttjernet and Lavsjøen.
- In rivers and streams where Mjøsa trout spawn, all fishing is banned from 1 September through 30 April.
- There is no minimum size, and the listing states no catch limit.
- A catch report is required after the trip.
- Otter-board and sled fishing is allowed from ice-out to 15 September in all lakes except Puttsjøen and Nybusjøen, with one otter board or sled per person, at most 12 hook sets and at most 50 m of line.
- In Puttsjøen rod fishing is allowed from the shore only.
- All motorised traffic on lakes and tarns is banned, and so are nets, set lines, fixed gear, spears, artificial light and minnows.
- Brumundsjøen has joint special rules for Vang and Furnes Almenning, with at most 4 ice rods per person for ice fishing.
- Everyone aged 16 or over must buy a licence.
- Do not drive on closed roads during the spring thaw.
- Verify with Vang Jakt og Fiskeforening.

[Rules change. Always check with Vang Jakt og Fiskeforening (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/510a7e06e4b08594c88ee4fe)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Vang Almenning (Hamar): 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 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

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