Eastern Norway · Lake · Tolga
Vingelen (Tolga)
Vingelen in Tolga has 26 lakes of all sizes, from nutrient-rich mountain lakes with fat, fine brown trout to small forest tarns with eager pan-sized fish. Some lakes lie near a gravel road and suit people with reduced mobility. The lakes include Bjønntjønnan, Koversjøen and Gjersjøen, which have cabins for rent at the water. The listing gives brown trout only.
- Species
- Brown trout
- Season
- Fishing is allowed all year according to the rules on inatur.
- Fishing licence
- Vingelen Sameie (inatur.no)
- Some private lakes are not part of the licence scheme. The map on the listing shows which.
- The water
- Lake, clear water
Gear and lures
- Spinning
Spoon and spinner in mountain lakes
Spoons and spinners in the larger mountain lakes. Some lakes lie near a gravel road and are easy to reach.
- Fly
Fly in nutrient-rich mountain lakes
Class 4-6. Some lakes suit experienced fly anglers, with fat brown trout in nutrient-rich water.
- Bait
Worm in forest tarns
Worm and float in the small forest tarns, where the trout bite readily and even the youngest can get a bite. Bait fish are banned.
Lures and flies that work here
- Sølvblink 7–12 gspoon
- Mepps Aglia str. 1–2spinner
- Tørrflue str. 12–16fly
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
Colour guide for Vingelen (Tolga)
Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout. Pick time and light.
SilverBest
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