# Varald statsskog (Kongsvinger)

> Varald statsskog lies on Finnskogen 40 km east of Kongsvinger and covers 70,000 decares of conifer forest with many lakes, and the property borders Møkeren and…

Source: https://finnfisk.no/en/fiskeplass/varald-statsskog
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Alternate: https://finnfisk.no/fiskeplass/varald-statsskog (nb-NO)

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Eastern Norway · Lake · Kongsvinger

Varald statsskog lies on Finnskogen 40 km east of Kongsvinger and covers 70,000 decares of conifer forest with many lakes, and the property borders Møkeren and Varaldsjøen. Kongsvinger JFF stocks brown trout in several lakes every year, and brown trout over a kilo are caught every year. Vikeråa is a small river with flowing water over several kilometres, and Bjørntjernet is reserved for fly fishing. The area also has many perch and pike lakes.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f3ee11e4b0a76bd875d209) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.1578,12.4526)

- **Species**: Brown trout, perch, pike. + 4 more recorded
- **Season**: The listing gives no fixed season, and the seller writes that you can fish all year on Varaldskogen.
- **Fishing licence**: [Kongsvinger jeger- og fiskerforening (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f3ee11e4b0a76bd875d209). For boat fishing, only the association's boats at Fjørsjøen and Abbortjern may be used. Submit catch reports on inatur.
- **The water**: Lake, stained water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Kongsvinger](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/kongsvinger). Eastern Norway

## Gear and lures

- Spinning

### Lures in the trout lakes

Small spoons and spinners from the shore. The association stocks brown trout of 400-700 grams in several lakes every year.

- Fly

### Fly in Bjørntjernet and Vikeråa

Class 4-6. Bjørntjernet is fly fishing only and holds large brown trout. Vikeråa is a small river where fly, worm and small lures all work.

- Bait

### Worm and ice-fishing rod

Worm catches brown trout both in the lakes and in Vikeråa. In winter the ice-fishing rod catches brown trout and perch in many of the lakes.

### Lures and flies that work here

- **Liten sølvblink** spoon
- **Mepps sølv str. 1–2** spinner
- **Tørrflue og nymfe** fly · Bjørntjernet is fly only

## 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.

[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
- Roach
- Bleak
- Eurasian minnow

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: 60.1578, 12.4526

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- The listing gives no fixed season, and the seller writes that you can fish all year on Varaldskogen.
- From February to May, fishing is at your own risk because the roads are in poor condition.
- The seller recommends spring and autumn in Vikeråa, because the river depends on good water flow.
- The licence covers rod fishing in all the fishing areas of Kongsvinger jeger- og fiskerforening.
- The minimum size for brown trout is 25 cm, measured from the snout to the fork of the tail, and all fish under the minimum size must be released.
- The limit is 3 brown trout per licence per day.
- In Bjørntjernet, only fishing with a fly rod, fly line and fly is allowed.
- For boat fishing, only the association's boats at Fjørsjøen and Abbortjern may be used.
- The licence is personal and must be shown on request.
- Verify with Kongsvinger jeger- og fiskerforening.

[Rules change. Always check with Kongsvinger jeger- og fiskerforening (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/50f3ee11e4b0a76bd875d209)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Varald statsskog (Kongsvinger): 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 Varald statsskog (Kongsvinger)

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

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