# 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.

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

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Eastern Norway · Lake · 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.

[Buy a fishing licence](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5a005812e4b06cd6fed8054d) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=62.4708,10.7447)

- **Species**: Brown trout
- **Season**: Fishing is allowed all year according to the rules on inatur.
- **Fishing licence**: [Vingelen Sameie (inatur.no)](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5a005812e4b06cd6fed8054d). Some private lakes are not part of the licence scheme. The map on the listing shows which.
- **The water**: Lake, clear water
- **Municipality**: [Fishing in Tolga](https://finnfisk.no/en/fiske/tolga). Eastern Norway

## 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 g** spoon
- **Mepps Aglia str. 1–2** spinner
- **Tørrflue str. 12–16** 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.

## Area

The area is approximate. Centre: 62.4708, 10.7447

## Licence and rules

Advisory

- Fishing is allowed all year according to the rules on inatur.
- Fishspot.no instead states that brown trout is protected from 15 September to 31 October.
- Check with Vingelen Sameie before you fish in autumn.
- Legal tackle is sport-fishing tackle such as fly, worm, lure and spinner.
- Fishing with bait fish is banned.
- The licence is for rod fishing only.
- The listing states no catch limit.
- The licence is personal, cannot be transferred and is not valid without ID.
- The rules on inatur give free fishing up to and including age 19, while Fishspot.no gives free fishing for children under 16.
- Some private lakes are not part of the licence scheme.
- Verify with Vingelen Sameie.

[Rules change. Always check with Vingelen Sameie (inatur.no) before you fish.](https://www.inatur.no/fiske/5a005812e4b06cd6fed8054d)

## Conditions today

In a browser, this block shows today’s weather at Vingelen (Tolga): 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 Vingelen (Tolga)

Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout. Pick time and light.

Time of day

Light

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